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 signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from relegated Southampton on Saturday. Newcastle announced the signing on its website with the Premier League club's coach Eddie Howe calling the 27-year-old Ramsdale “an exceptional goalkeeper who adds further quality and international experience to our squad.