Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are all said to be monitoring a Bournemouth winger.
The Bournemouth captain Simon Francis fears one of his teammates, linked with Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton this month, won’t stick around if the Premier League season extends into July.
90min claims Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are all monitoring the Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser.
Fraser’s contract is due to expire on June 30, by which point the campaign is usually done and dusted.
But the ongoing global health scare has already seen games twice pushed back, with April 30 now the earliest date at which top-level football in this country can resume.
It has been speculated that short-term extensions could be arranged for those whose deals expire this summer.
But speaking to The Sun this week, Francis suggested that Bournemouth may have to do without the likes of their alleged Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton target.
“Ryan has not mentioned the situation in the last few weeks but throughout the season I have been interested to get his take on things,” said the 35-year-old.
“He admitted publicly a few months ago that his form had dipped and he had not necessarily been playing for the team as a result of the speculation on his future.
“You had to respect his honesty and I do think over the last couple of months he has got his head down.
“It is only going to help him and us if he puts in performances like he did last season when he was so good.
“But if you are a free agent in the summer and you have interest from other clubs and then the season is going to be extended through June, July or even August, what position does that leave you in mentally? How are you going to go about it?
“Would you sign a short-term contract with the club you are currently at and commit your short-term future? Or do you think, ‘No, this club wants me for next season, I’ll hold off’?
“If the season does go beyond June 30, we are going to need Ryan because he would play a massive part in our fight to stay up.”
Fraser, who can sign for Arsenal, Tottenham or Everton for no transfer free if a new Bournemouth contract cannot be agreed, has been one of the Cherries’ key men again this season, scoring or assisting five goals in 28 games.
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