Ryan Fraser sets sights on Tottenham transfer as he prepares for Bournemouth exit
EXCLUSIVE: Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser will become a free agent in a matter of weeks with Tottenham now a serious contender for his signature despite previous interest from Arsenal
Ryan Fraser is setting his sights on a free transfer to
Tottenham.
Bournemouth winger Fraser, 26, will become a free agent on June 30 and one of the most sought after players in the window because of the current financial climate.
Tottenham have now emerged as serious candidates after previous links with
Arsenal and
Liverpool and Spurs appear to be ready to step in with an offer.
Scotland international Fraser is understood to be interested in the Spurs link and they could offer him a big step up and move to a club pushing for the Champions League places.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is already planning for next season knowing that funds will be very limited, any deals may have to be free transfers, loans or swaps.
Mourinho is relishing the challenge as Spurs look around and trying to reshape the squad on a budget and that is why Fraser is appealing to several clubs.
Fraser provided 14 assists last season for Bournemouth, managed four before lockdown but emerged as one of the most consistent providers in the top flight.
Bournemouth have not been able to tie him down to a new deal and now expect to lose him for nothing but hope he will sign up to a new extension.
The Premier League has bought in a new system where players out of contract on June 30 can sign short term extensions to see out the remaining games.
Chelsea risk losing Pedro and Willian on free transfers while Adam Lallana is also set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer.
They will all be in popular demand this summer because the financial impact of
coronavirus will mean clubs have less to spend on big deals.
There is certain to be a scramble for Fraser but the Tottenham switch could appeal to him.
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