Premier League leaders Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Bournemouth over a deal to sign winger Ryan Fraser.
The Scotsman could be on the move in the January transfer window as his contract with the Cherries expires in the summer.
According to TalkSport, Liverpool are the favourites to sign Fraser as Bournemouth are interested in selling him for a fee than let him leave on a free transfer in the summer.
The report states that Bournemouth could include Harry Wilson in any deal that sees Fraser move to Anfield. Wilson is currently on loan at Bournemouth from Liverpool.
With Fraser’s contract set to expire in the summer, Bournemouth could get around £10 to 15 million for him in January.
Fraser has not been in great form this season, scoring just one goal and registering two assists in 11 games in the Premier League. He ended last season with the second-most assists (14), one behind Eden Hazard.
Good move by Liverpool to go after Fraser?
A quick and intelligent player, Ryan Fraser has been one of Bournemouth’s best players over the last few seasons.
The Scottish international primarily plays on the left and likes to drift inside into central areas using his stronger right foot. Fraser is a hard-working player who gives it all, and battles through challenges to set up forwards with clever passes.
Last season, he averaged a high 2.4 key passes per game in the league for Bournemouth, while averaging 2 crosses per game as well. Fraser has the ability to drag defenders away from their position, and create space for his teammates, while also having the ability to draw fouls from opponents.
The 25-year-old could be a shrewd signing by Jürgen Klopp as he would fit in well in Liverpool’s system. Fraser’s intelligence, crossing ability, as well as his ability to keep the ball under pressure makes his a good fit at the Merseyside club.
Klopp does not have a good option as a replacement for Sadio Mane, with the German manager using striker Divock Origi on the left. He needs to strengthen his team and add good squad players to rotate his key men and keep them fresh, which is why a move for Fraser may turn out to be a hit.
