LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Ryan Fraser of Southampton acknowledges his sides supporters after he is subbed during the Sky Bet Championship Play Final match between Leeds United v Southampton at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Southampton look set to complete their second signing of the summer despite the fact the transfer window does not officially open until 14th June.
Manager Russell Martin has the job of working alongside owners Sport Republic to build a Premier League squad following play-off success just weeks ago.
Southampton have already secured one player’s future this summer, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis‘ loan deal made permanent alongside promotion; with the terms negotiated with Manchester City meaning the Saints were obligated to buy the 22-year-old for £20 million.
The St Mary’s club benefitted from the loan market as they had to do some major repair work to the squad following relegation in 2023, finishing the season with five players on loan deals.
Harwood-Bellis was of course one of those five, and now reports suggest a second is about to make their loan permanent imminently.
Southampton have ‘agreed’ to sign Ryan Fraser from Newcastle United
That player is Ryan Fraser, the Scot who revived his career at the south coast club last season.
Having fallen out of favour at Newcastle United since their takeover, Fraser was in limbo.
