Winger Ryan Fraser was told to train with the reserves following our 1-1 draw at Howe’s former club Bournemouth and that’s the last we saw of Fraser last season.
He is currently on loan at Southampton, and Newcastle may try to do a permanent deal with the Saints for Fraser in January.
Fraser has no future at Newcastle, and he is said to be on as much as £60K/week wages, so getting Fraser off the wage bill in January would make sense as we expect at least 3 players to be coming in – maybe all on loan – to help with our injury crisis.
From all accounts, Fraser has done well at Southampton with 13 appearances and two goals and Ryan himself would like to make the move on the south coast permanent.
Southampton manager Russell Martin has previously indicated he would be happy to make Fraser’s deal permanent:
“We want good players and we want good characters – Ryan definitely fits into that.”
“Knowing Ryan and his capabilities, would he be someone that we want as part of the project here for longer than we have him?”
“Of course, but he has to do enough on the pitch to put himself in a position where everyone feels the same.”
The price mooted for Fraser, who played 59 games for Newcastle with 3 goals and 6 assists is just £4M.
That seems low, but we think Newcastle are more concerned about getting his £3M/year off the wage bill as soon as possible.
Fraser joined Newcastle back in September 2020 and he has 26 caps for Scotland with 4 goals.
Comments welcome.
137 comments so far
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Comment #1That would be a good move for all concerned, let’s hope it happens.
Certain Toon
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:34 PM
Comment #2Hi
WLtoon
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Comment #3Its on days like this, no Toon games, when i really should get my ass into gear and watch one of the local teams if they have a fixture.
Plenty games to take in today from the non lge scene and fairly reasonable entry fee.
York are at home in a kinda derby v Hartlepool, only an hours drive from mine.
Yep i miss my football fix,, being at a game is the dogs bollox.
Im watching the Heed down at Barnet on the Firestick and they are giving a good account of themselves against a team who are 2nd in the table.
So today it`s Come On Gateshead and Rob Elliott, another former Nufc player has taken over the reigns from Mike Williamson who left for MK Dons.
Certain Toon
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Comment #4Rubber Lips
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Comment #5UC. Change your name and don’t tell anyone. The only way from a troll
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Comment #6Tin helmet on (copyright the Pug)
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Comment #7I will just back track him (quite easily) and then set the dogs on him. Oh , did I mention that I am Nato Cosmic Top Secret? Probably not. But if trolled….. (I love that designation) look it it up.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 18, 2023 at 3:59 PM
Comment #8If I fail then GHCQ will be brought on board. National Security etc.
Certain Toon
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:05 PM
Comment #9Be quiet you butt sniffer
WLtoon
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Comment #10Get in the Heed . 1-0 at Barnet
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Comment #11OK sniffer going ahead. Your problem Certain. I am, by the Official Secrets Act, mandated to report threats. You have been reported. Good luck!
Munster Mag
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Comment #12Ekitike has shown us that our character examination was flawed at the time. He’s a bit of a melt and I’m not sure why we are chasing him again, if true.
Mund
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Comment #13Why FFP is wrong… if I had a corner shop on a street and I won the lottery I can’t clear my debts and then spend MY money on modernising MY shop because it’s not fair on Joe Bloggs at the other end of the street because he can’t afford it and says it’s unfair.
However years ago Joe Bloggs used to spend money on all the latest stuff before my lottery win and didn’t care that I was struggling but now Joe Bloggs’s shop has a leaky roof and he’s in nearly £1b debt he says it’s unfair on everyone else and I need punishing for my business being very successful.
Joe Bloggs and his cartel friends are all in the same boat now though so they are colluding with each other and putting pressure on the authorities to punish me for running my business impeccably.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:19 PM
Comment #14Munster, we will be linked with 100 players.
WLtoon
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:27 PM
Comment #15Get in Gateshead, 2-0
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Comment #16They’ve come up with FFP to protect their CL money.
Flurzinho
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Comment #17Mund,
In a nutshell,absolutely having the life of every other team.
My piss is boiling!
That twat from the PL who kept blocking the deal(until the dirt was there), all scum!
Flurzinho
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Comment #18And these Man City and Chelsea fans can do one as well, scum.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Comment #19WLtoon,
Shame Iron Mike left but I suppose if someone offered to double your wage, that’s how the management ladder works.
Mund
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Comment #20Flur
I’m not bothered about FFP as we will be on the verge of having big money every single season from now on with all the deals we have made to help with revenue. The thing that does wind me up is the constant changing of rules and it’s clear it’s to stop one club and one club alone
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:33 PM
Comment #21Munster,
The way you carry on about us, are you suggesting we hire PI’s to go snooping on people for a thorough character assessment, hack their e mails to see who they’re talking to?
Mund
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM
Comment #22Flur
City are alright mate. They are the only fanbase who have stuck with us. During the saga they were the ones wishing us well and trying to give us hope. Got a lot of respect for their fanbase as they have been through the mill as well.
There was one fan I remember telling me before the takeover that if it happened how much will change and how much scrutiny we will get from everyone and everything he has said has materialised.
We are in the same boat
Flurzinho
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Comment #23Some of you lads on here might not know this, but going back to the bad old days of hooliganism,1 of our Geordie lads was nearly killed by Chelsea fans.
The stupid cockney twat came up here mouthing on about what he had done,he never walked again.
He was taken down to the river and held down,as a car was driven over his legs!
Don’t mess with the Geordies,retribution will be tenfold.
WLtoon
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Comment #24Raj,
That`s the name of the game mate, money.
MW did a stirling job at Gateshead with hardly any funds at all.
Gateshead just don`t get the attendances that the majority of the clubs in the National lge get, and it`s a shame.
Nobody wants to know you when you have a top PL club just over the other side of the bridge.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:45 PM
Comment #25Mund,
It’s not personal against us, it’s to protect the eight or so super clubs who bring in the CL money for them, they don’t want those mega clubs becoming insignificant and their supporters to stop subscribing.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Comment #26https://x.com/Football__Tweet/status/1725856001331466637?s=20
How it should be imo. What I’ve always said should be the rule. Fingers crossed. Should be my law not Wengers 😀
WLtoon
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:55 PM
Comment #27If Barnet are currently the 2nd best team in the National Lge then Rob Elliot and his lads have nothing to worry about at all.
The Heed have been far the better side scoring two and have hit the woodwork twice.
With home crowds a sixth the size of what the likes of Chesterfield and Oldham get they will always struggle financially, but they are making a damn good fist of it this season. Well done to the Tynesiders.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 18, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Comment #28WLtoon,
Shields should be in that league soon, got talking to a guy on the metro on the way to Crystal Palace last month, he reckons that Geoff Thompson is selling up.
WLtoon
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Comment #29Raj.
He is selling up, i know a couple of ST holders and they said the same.
It was also on the NE news, they said he had the dreaded C.
A Geordie Mongrel
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:02 PM
Comment #30RIP Ken Nottage (former CEO of NUFC Sporting Club). https://newcastle-eagles.com/news/eagles-pay-tribute-to-ken-nottage/
JaveaToon
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Comment #31Everton’s ffp breaches must impacted more than 1 club surely as it was done over a period of 3 years(at least) as I understand it.I’d guess the 3 clubs sueing Everton all believe they have a good case and I’m guessing have been advised that is the case. As said earlier if Everton do have to fork out compo then surely they’re f*cked for trying to comply with the next 3 yr ffp period?
Davas
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:29 PM
Comment #32It looks like the chairman of the premier league commission thinks more than one club has a case:
“The chair of the commission, David Phillips KC, also referenced applications for financial compensation from current Premier League clubs Burnley and Nottingham Forest and last season’s relegated sides, Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton.
Phillips said he was “satisfied that the applicant clubs have potential claims for compensation” – but noted the commission holds no “inherent jurisdiction” and it is instead “the role of the Premier League to bring and prosecute complaints”.”
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:34 PM
Comment #33If Everton survive this season, will Sheff Utd and Luton apply for compensation or does the 10 points end it for this seasons relegated teams?
lochinvar
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Comment #34See that Everton could be docked another 9 points once the actions of other clubs are underway.
777 who have their own corporate issues under scrutiny as to their suitability to own Everton under FA /EPL rules would also be unable to buy Everton on the proposed takeover terms because of all that’s going on and they could be left with a Championship side and a half finished new stadium unable to be finished.
That’s one hell of a mess
Toon Irish
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:41 PM
Comment #35Hugo Ekitike to newcastle on loan in January option to buy in summer.u heard it hear first.
Hibbit
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Comment #36i know it’s from the Mail, but it’s worth a read,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12765089/Everton-NINE-POINT-deduction-administration-Burnley-Leicester-Leeds-compensation.html
Flurzinho
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:46 PM
Comment #37I would not take Ekitike with a barge pole, he is a rotten egg.
Any rotten egg palindrome is a no go for me!
JaveaToon
Nov 18, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Comment #38I’d obviously support Ekitike if he comes but I really hope he doesn’t.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Comment #39JaveaToon,
I just googled Javea, is that where you live?
JaveaToon
Nov 18, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Comment #40Raj…Yep, love it. Can get a bit much in summer when the population triples but other than that it’s great.