Aston Villa ace reveals major change as Steven Gerrard has free run at transfer

A round-up of all the latest Aston Villa headlines on Saturday, July 16...

Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey has outlined the "tough" step up he experienced from League One to the Premier League, whilst also highlighting the change he made which contributed to his success last year.

Ramsey, 21, quickly became one of the first names on the teamsheet for Steven Gerrard, as the England U21 international went on to make 29 starts in the top flight of English football, scoring six goals in the process. His emergence into the first team also captured the attention of the footballing world and saw the Great Barr native nominated for the Young Player of the Year award for the 2021/22 season.

Aston Villa new signing Ludwig Augustinsson has spoken about his move from Sevilla after joining up with Steven Gerrard’s squad in Australia.

It was announced on Monday that Villa had reached an agreement for the left-back to arrive on a season-long loan, with Sevilla confirming that the deal included an option to buy. The experienced Sweden international will provide top-quality competition for Lucas Digne’s left-back berth, following the sale of Matt Targett to Newcastle this summer.

Having played 19 league games and featured in the Champions League for the Spanish side, where he moved last summer after four years with Werder Bremen, Augustinsson is excited for a fresh challenge at Villa Park . The 28-year-old has revealed that his conversations with Villa boss Steven Gerrard and sporting director Johan Lange were pivotal in his decision to join the club.

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has questioned the rate in which Jack Grealish's has settled at Manchester City after departing Aston Villa last summer.

Grealish, 26,