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Ramsey has also courted serious interest from West Ham this summer, but if he does leave Villa Park then Newcastle is believed to be his preferred destination.

So, naturally, he was frequently courted for roles that sent up his elevated image, which set the stage for this very funny American Express commercial.

Other African countries are also reportedly being courted by the US to accept people, whose home countries will not take them back, according to the US authorities.

In a culture where hate-watching is courted and toxic conversation applauded, the only real enemy is silence.

At least four other African countries have reportedly been courted by the US to take in deportees.