Arsenal are reportedly confident of completing the transfer of Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser as he approaches the end of his contract.
The Scotland international has been a highly impressive performer for the Cherries in recent times, with his 14 assists last season putting him just one behind former Chelsea man Eden Hazard in the rankings.
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According to Team Talk, Arsenal are long-time admirers of Fraser and now believe they’re in pole position to win the race for his signature on a free transfer.
Fraser certainly looks like he could be a bargain signing on a free, with Arsenal not the kind of club who can afford to be splashing huge amounts of cash on more glamorous names.
The 26-year-old could surely do better than Bournemouth at this stage of his career, and it’s easy to see how a move to the Emirates Stadium could appeal to him.
Arsenal fans will hope his quality in the final third can help them improve next season after below-par campaigns from the likes of Mesut Ozil and Nicolas Pepe in that area of the pitch.