Newcastle United have completed the signing of Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The deal includes a sizeable fee, and serves as an alternative to

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says the prospect of playing under manager Eddie Howe again was an influential factor in his decision to join Newcastle. The 27-year-old completed a season-long loan move to the Magpies from Southampton on Saturday.

Newcastle United have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan from Southampton. The Magpies had been chasing James Trafford as their preferred goalkeeper target but lost out in the race to Manchester City, prompting a quick pivot to Ramsdale.