LONDON, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Newcastle was left frustrated failing to break down 10-man Aston Villa in a goalless draw on Saturday, with the absence of unsettled striker Alexander Isak proving costly.

Newcastle is also closing in on a deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, according to multiple reports. In other Premier League moves, Bournemouth signed French defender Bafode Diakite from ...