Newcastle emerged as the 24-year-old's preferred destination despite interest from other clubs such as West Ham United.

Newcastle couldn't find a winner as Villa ended the game with 10 players and will be much happier with the point.

Aston Villa start their Premier League season against Newcastle United tonight but one player will be notably missing: Emiliano Martínez. The Argentine goalkeeper has been an important figure for Villa in recent years but will not be playing tonight,

Sources: Newcastle could be prompted to make a move for an Aston Villa forward if the Villans secure a Premier League transfer

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Arsenal, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are linked with a move for the out of favour Chelsea striker. Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been axed from the matchday squad to take on West Ham tomorrow night as transfer rumours surrounding his future continue to swirl.

Nicolas Jackson looks like he has played his final game for Chelsea with manager Enzo Maresca saying he is free to leave this window.

After a nightmarish pre-season, Newcastle United faces another major hurdle when it gets its Premier League campaign up and running at Aston Villa on Saturday.