Ryan Fraser’s time at Newcastle United has been peculiar, but it appears to be coming to an end. The 29-year-old Scotland international is presently on loan at Championship club Southampton, where he has rediscovered his form. As a result, it is expected that the small winger would seek a permanent move to the south-coast club.
Fraser joined Newcastle on a free transfer after leaving Bournemouth in a quarrel with then-manager Eddie Howe.
Newcastle never saw the best of Fraser on a consistent basis
He showed flashes of what he could accomplish at Newcastle but spent a lot of time injured, miraculously recovering to play in internationals before getting injured again.
That didn’t sit well with the majority of the Toon Army, and Fraser had his job cut out for him in order to win them over.Fraser’s situation worsened when the PIF-backed acquisition was completed and the new owners hired Eddie Howe as manager. For a time, the two got along well, and Howe frequently employed Fraser.
In fact, witnessing Fraser follow Dan Burn out of the tunnel became one of the game’s highlights for many fans. However it soon came to an end when Howe sent Fraser to train with the reserves all-but ending his Newcastle career.
Southampton are keen to keep Fraser next season
It seems like there is speculation and optimism regarding Ryan Fraser’s future at Southampton. According to transfer journalist Dean Jones, he expects Southampton to be interested in signing Fraser permanently if he continues to perform well and contribute positively not just as a player but also as a character within the team.
Jones highlights the importance of Fraser’s personality and character, suggesting that Southampton was in need of identity and that Fraser’s qualities align well with what the team is looking for. The commentary also mentions that Fraser had to make a significant decision in moving to the Championship but may now see potential in Southampton rising from that level in the near future.
While the specific details about any potential transfer deal, such as the fee involved, are not provided, the general sentiment seems positive about Fraser’s future at Southampton. The focus is on convincing him that the club is the right place for him in the long term.
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