Tottenham are eyeing a summer move to sign Jacob Ramsey this summer with Aston Villa facing the potential scenario of being forced to sell, according to talkSPORT.
The Lilywhites had their worst domestic season in decades after finishing 17th in the Premier League, but secured Champions League football for next season via the back door after winning the Europa League and ending a 17-year trophy drought in the process.
That has hugely boosted the club's transfer budget and chances of signing new talent this summer, and now Spurs are eyeing a move to bolster their midfield with proven talent.
Tottenham Want to Sign Ramsey
Aston Villa could be forced to sell him
After qualification for the Champions League was secured, Spurs have begun to put their plans into place for the summer transfer window and Ramsey has emerged as a target.
Aston Villa missed out on qualifying for the Champions League on the final day of the season after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United, and that will now greatly effect their summer transfer window as they have got major concerns with PSR and FFP limits.
According to talkSPORT, the club may now be forced into a major sale to balance the books, and Ramsey being an academy player means that any money made from his sale will be recorded as 100% profit on their books.
Tottenham are reportedly keen on bringing him in, and with Villa rating Ramsey, who has been described as 'unbelievable', at £50m there is scope for a deal to be done now.
There are still question marks over the future of manager Ange Postecoglou, with some still expecting him to be sacked after poor results in the Premier League, although it's understood that a final decision is yet to be made.
There is expected to be plenty of business done in north London this summer, with midfielder Yves Bissouma expected to be on the move despite coming back into contention in the final run of the season. Ramsey could be the perfect addition to the side as a replacement.
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