Jacob Ramsey is convinced Eddie Howe can make him a better player at Newcastle United.
A busy summer on the recruitment front saw Newcastle United bring Ramsey to St James’ Park from Aston Villa.
Indeed, Newcastle paid around £39million for Ramsey, although the deal could reportedly reach up to £43million if the criteria for various add-ons are met.
The 24-year-old has replaced Sean Longstaff in the Newcastle United squad. It, on paper at least, looks a fine addition to the ranks.
Ramsey is already a hugely experienced Premier League player but could still surely improve under the Newcastle United manager.
He certainly seems to think so.
Eddie Howe speaks with Jacob Ramsey during Leeds vs Newcastle United.
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Jacob Ramsey speaks about Eddie Howe
The former Villa star was speaking to Premier League reporter Andy Sixsmith.
He revealed that he looked at the work Howe has done with Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall on Tyneside.
“Since Eddie joined Newcastle I haven’t heard one person speak badly of him,” he said.
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“In the media he comes across really well.
“I looked at the team and saw Tino, Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall – and he’s made them all better players.
Jacob Ramsey tells me Eddie Howe was one of the biggest reasons for him joining #NUFC
“Since Eddie joined Newcastle I haven’t heard one person speak badly of him. In the media he comes across really well.
“I looked at the team and saw Tino, Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall… pic.twitter.com/QB9Ez73Z4e
— Andy Sixsmith (@andysixsmithtv) September 10, 2025
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“When I found out Eddie Howe wanted me in his team, I immediately thought Eddie Howe will improve me.”
All three players have become England internationals under his watch and Ramsey will hope to follow suit.
Dan Burn, while much older, has also become a Three Lions player under Howe.
At Bournemouth, he did the same with Lewis Cook and Callum Wilson.
Ramsey has played for England at U21 level and won the European Championship for that age group alongside Gordon in 2023.
Player Club England debut
Lewis Cook Bournemouth March 2018
Callum Wilson Bournemouth November 2018
Anthony Gordon Newcastle United March 2024
Lewis Hall Newcastle United November 2024
Tino Livramento Newcastle United November 2024
Dan Burn Newcastle United March 2025
Players who have made their England debuts while working under Eddie Howe
How Newcastle United feel about Jacob Ramsey
Ramsey impressed on his Newcastle debut and will hope to shake off the ankle injury he suffered against Leeds by the time Wolves come to town on Saturday as the Premier League returns.
While these are early days, he looked bright in difficult circumstances against Liverpool on his debut.
He also created a good chance for William Osula away at Leeds, during what was otherwise a rather insipid Newcastle performance.
In fact, people behind the scenes at Newcastle believe that Ramsey has the potential to start for England.
The early signs have been promising, now it’s time to build on that.