Report: Ryan Fraser keen on Newcastle move despite Palace and Leeds interest

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According to Sky Sports, Crystal Palace and Leeds United target Ryan Fraser is in talks with Newcastle United as he eyes a move to the Tyneside club.

Fraser is without a club following his contract expiry at relegated Bournemouth.

A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with the winger. A recent report from 90Min claims he has held talks with Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion.

But the latest from Sky Sports says he is in Newcastle negotiating a deal.

Despite fellow interest from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, Fraser is said to be keen on a move to Newcastle to be closer to his family in Aberdeen.

The 26-year-old was on the books at Bournemouth for seven years prior to his exit.

He posted one goal and four assists as the Cherries suffered relegation last season.

But former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe always held him in the highest regard, telling BBC Sport how Fraser was an incredible talent to work with.

Newcastle know he could be quite a coup on a free transfer.

The Magpies tailed off at the end of project restart and have so far only really strengthened the first-team squad with the arrival of Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer.

Fraser would provide extra creativity while taking the burden off Allan Saint-Maximin. At 26, the winger no doubt still has his best years ahead of him.