Supporters of Leeds United have been discussing a transfer link which has emerged between the Whites and former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser.
According to 90min, West Bromwich Albion, Fulham and Marcelo Bielsa’s outfit have all ‘joined the race’ to sign the Scottish attacker.
Fraser would be available to sign on a free transfer as he departed the Cherries when his contract expired in June (via BBC).
Supposedly, Premier League giants Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur had been interested in signing the 26-year-old winger, however, their interest has now ‘cooled’.
This report was shared to Leeds fans on social media by @Radebe_Leeds and had lots of them talking.
Ryan Fraser would be a cracking free signing, but would people see past the fact he didn't stick it out until the end with Bournemouth? #lufc https://t.co/8OARe2lhjs
— I'd Radebe Leeds ? (@Radebe_Leeds) August 13, 2020
Yes,great little player
— russell (@russell53868855) August 13, 2020
After what happened with Berardi people might be more understanding. I love him for it and I hope Leeds stick by him but in reality every player who is asked why they left early can just hold up a picture of Berardi.
— PREMIER LEAGUE MLB (@MarkBilly) August 13, 2020
It appears that many fans were not as keen on the idea of signing Fraser after he rejected a short-term contract extension in order to play for Bournemouth until the end of the extended season.
Would you be happy if Leeds signed Ryan Fraser on a free transfer?
No, I don't want him here
Yes, he's a good player
I was thinking this. Decent enough player, but one of the reasons I love our current squad, is the closeness and the commitment of each player to the team as a whole. Someone like him only seems to look out for himself. Don’t need that in the dressing room.
— Andrew Leung (@CaptNorth) August 13, 2020
Nope. Side before self. Every time.
— Daniel Scaife (@danpscaife) August 13, 2020
No way, hopefully it’s the end of his career vile morals, would be majorly disappointed in radz, orta and MB if we signed him
— scott larsen (@scottlarsen_pi) August 13, 2020
During the 2019/20 Premier League season, the Scottish winger scored one goal and provided four assists for teammates in 28 Premier League appearances for the Cherries (per WhoScored).
With Bournemouth, the Scot was on a £27,000-per-week contract according to a report in The Times that also revealed that Fraser was now after a £100,000-per-week deal, which was another stumbling block for the Elland Road faithful.
Rumours he’s looking for £100k pw.
— TheMagicMan (@JonSteel17) August 13, 2020
He’d have to shed a ton of weight, plus he’s apparently after silly money. Ta ra.
— LUFC_Willo ?? (@LSdadbod1980) August 13, 2020
Seemingly, more Leeds fans are not keen on the idea of signing the 26-year-old winger than those who believe that it would be a good move.