Newcastle set to miss out on Aaron Ramsey, with midfielder on the verge of a London return
- Graeme Bailey
- 6 January 2022
Crystal Palace favourites to land the Welsh international following his disappointing spell in Serie A with Juventus.
Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the Welshman's imminent departure early this week, saying: "Ramsey, he returned today after we had given him a few days off to work, to train separately, in England. In any case, he's an outgoing player."
Newcastle, who have already wrapped up a deal for England international Kieron Trippier, are one of the clubs in the mix and they are well placed to match his sizable pay packet.
Ahead of them in the betting are fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace, with Patrick Vieira understood to be a big fan of his fellow former Gunners midfielder. Talks have taken place and that is backed up by the Eagles being priced at 11/8 to land Ramsey.
If negotiations with Palace break down, Ramsey could still find himself back in the capital, with a surprise return to former club Arsenal an option at 8/1.
Everton showed an interest in the midfielder last summer and were seen as favourites to land him earlier in the season. However, they have since fallen down the pecking order and are now as long as 22/1 to persuade him to swap Turin for Liverpool.
He has continued to be a starter for Wales, however, playing all four of their games at Euro 2020 and boasts three goals and an assist from his last four appearances for Rob Page's side.
