Many Newcastle United supporters have flocked to a tweet from Sky Sports’ Keith Downie claiming that Ryan Fraser has arrived in the North-East to hold talks with the club over a potential move.
Fraser, currently a free agent, left Bournemouth earlier this summer after his contract expired (as per Transfermarkt.co.uk). The 26-year-old made the headlines back in June when he turned down the Cherries’ short-term contract offer that would see him complete the 2019/20 campaign with the club (via Sky Sports).
The Scotland international is yet to sign for anybody else but based on the aforementioned claim, it appears a move to St. James’ Park could be on the cards – here is how some of the club’s supporters have responded via the social media platform.
This is where Steve Bruce has to earn his bacon and persuade players to sign
— DAVEY WENDT (@DANGERUS_DAVEY) September 4, 2020
I would definitely welcome him I just hope we sign a goal scorer and a couple of fullbacks
— Liam (@LiamNUFC98) September 4, 2020
He’s travelled the length of the country and he’s only ‘leaning’ towards Newcastle … come on man
— Sam Zalaiskalns (@samzala93) September 4, 2020
Does he have to meet Bruce before deciding??
— Big Tasty (@kieranlmartin) September 4, 2020
Are you confident the club will land Ryan Fraser?
Yes
No
Thought you were going to say he’s having a medical? still good news though
— Fraser (@FraserNUFC5) September 4, 2020
Should have this one in the bag
— Adam Pearson (@MikeAshleyFan12) September 4, 2020
Beautiful news
— LTFT (@dembaba19_ft) September 4, 2020
Fingers crossed. Top notch player
— Patrick Pryce (@patpryce) September 4, 2020
It is clear from the above responses that many of these supporters would be pleased if the club were able to complete the signing of the £15.75m-rated winger.
In 120 Premier League appearances to date, he has managed 16 goals and 29 assists (as per Transfermarkt.co.uk). Taking that into account and the fact he is available on a free transfer, bringing the player to the North East would make perfect sense for Steve Bruce’s outfit.