Newcastle United Opinion: Why Ryan Fraser will be a good fit for Newcastle?

According to a report from the Daily Record, Newcastle United are planning to hijack Arsenal’s swoop for Bournemouth star, Ryan Fraser.

The intense interest in Ryan Fraser is not a surprise considering the Scotsman’s fine form this season, scoring six goals and supplying 10 assists in 33 Premier League games. The 25-year-old is currently one of the hottest properties in the Premier League, with Arsenal heavily linked with a £20m move for the Scotland international.

Newcastle United are also interested in Fraser but as they are a club with a tight budget, Rafael Benitez is willing to allow Matt Ritchie head to Bournemouth plus cash in exchange for the diminutive attacker.

If such an offer is made by the Magpies, it remains to be seen what Bournemouth’s stand will be. But ideally, it’ll be a move that could suit all the parties concerned.

Newcastle desperately need more attacking reinforcements in the summer, regardless of the breaking their transfer record for Miguel Almiron in the January transfer window. Almiron has shown flashes of his potential and with time and proper guidance, the Paraguayan can turn out to be a fantastic bit of business.

Kenedy has disappointed this season and will return back to Chelsea following the expiry of his loan at the end of the summer. Ayoze Perez has come good of late for Newcastle but he cannot be relied upon for consistently delivering the goods. The Magpies need a quick, creative and intelligent attacker in their ranks, thus, Benitez would go a good job my making a move for Ryan Fraser.

Fraser has improved leaps and bounds this season, thanks to a wide range of abilities at his disposal. A direct and very rapid winger, the 25-year-old is someone who loves getting into attacking positions, which he has showcased on more than one occasion this season. He has the blistering pace to burn and uses his agility to bamboozle defenders.

The Scottish international is a versatile player who is capable of playing anywhere across the front three, plus as a wing-back if required. He has a good composure on the ball and can split open defences with his incisive passing. Fraser is also threat off the ball and that coupled with his dribbling skills and finishing ability in front of goal make him such an exciting player to watch.

Verdict

Newcastle would certainly do well with a player like Fraser, who can link-up nicely with the likes of Perez and Almiron and cause serious damage to the opposition. The pocket-sized Scotsman’s skills on the ball will bring the St. James’s Park faithful on their feet and the Magpies will massively benefit from his pace and versatility.

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Thus, Benitez should push for the deal to go through in the summer by using Ritchie as a sweetener.