Eddie Howe drops major transfer hint as Newcastle United winger set for Southampton loan move

Ryan Fraser is set to leave Newcastle United during the summer transfer window after being frozen out of first-team matters by Eddie Howe. Fraser, who hasn’t featured for the first team since October’s home win over Everton, is set to move on-loan to the Championship.

Speaking about Fraser’s situation, Eddie Howe confirmed the club had received interest from Southampton regarding the winger. Howe said: “There may be something with Ryan happen regarding Southampton. Apart from that, that’s all I know at the minute.”

Fraser has spent three years on Tyneside after joining on a free transfer from Bournemouth in the summer of 2020. Injury problems have hampered the Scotland international’s time at the club and he has been training away from the first-team in recent times.

A move to St Mary’s could help the 29-year-old regain form and force himself back into Steve Clarke’s national team plans. Fraser has scored three times in 59 appearances for the Magpies.