BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Swansea City manager Russell Martin applauds away supporters after the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City at Ewood Park on February 18, 2023 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)
Potential obstacle to Southampton, Newcastle United summer deal: View
Ryan Fraser may be keen to join the Saints, but Russell Martin’s side may face a difficult task as they potentially look to sign him permanently.
Southampton have richly benefitted from having Ryan Fraser at their disposal this term.
Joining on loan from Newcastle United, the winger has been an integral part of Russell Martin’s first-team plans, not always starting but managing to get plenty of game time under his belt.
It’s a shame that his knee injury against Millwall has kept him out recently but even with this setback, he has arguably done enough to put himself in the shop window and earn a move elsewhere during the summer transfer window.
The winger looks set to return well before the end of the season anyway – and even with David Brooks arriving on loan in January – he should have opportunities between his return and the end of the campaign to continue impressing.
Ryan Fraser’s Newcastle United situation
Newcastle are keen to get some players off their wage bill, which is understandable considering they will want to offload those who aren’t going to play a part and make room on the wage bill for summer additions.
Isaac Hayden, Jeff Hendrick and Jamal Lewis are all on this list, with Hendrick the easiest to offload considering his contract expires at the end of the campaign.
Fraser is also on this list and the Magpies are keen to sell him after he fell out with manager Eddie Howe.
