Newcastle United winger has agreed to join Premier League club after posting seven-word tease

Newcastle United winger Ryan Fraser has reportedly agreed to join Southampton this summer.

The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at St Mary’s, making 39 Championship appearances and scoring six goals as the Saints won promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt via the play-offs.

And in the weeks since that win at Wembley over Leeds United, Fraser has made no secret of his desire to return to the South Coast. In a recent thank you message fans, the winger wrote “hopefully we can spend next season together”.

Posting on Instagram, he said: “Saints fans, what can I say. From the first minute I arrived at this amazing club, to this moment achieving our goal together of getting promoted to the Premier League. Celebrating with you all in the most incredible way at Wembley is something I could have only dreamed about.

“I can’t thank you all enough for the support and making this year one of the best of my life! “From the manager, who has helped the whole club come together in so many ways on and off the pitch, creating a family feeling for all of us. Every staff member that help push the club forward everyday. To my team mates, in which I have gained so many good friends. (except Arma).

“Who knows what this summer will bring hopefully we can spend next season together making more history but if not then I wish nothing but the best for this club going forward♥️”

And according to The Athletic, Fraser is set to get his wish. It’s claimed the Scot has agreed a deal with the Saints, though the move is subject to the final details being confirmed.

Fraser is surplus to requirements at Newcastle having fallen out with head coach Eddie Howe halfway throughout the 2022-23 campaign. With one-year remaining on his contract, the Magpies are pushing to shift him off the wage bill permanently.

The 26-time capped Scotland international has made 59 appearances for the Magpies since arriving as a free agent from AFC Bournemouth in 2020. His biggest contribution came during the 2021-22 season when he made 27 appearances as Howe guided United to top-flight safety during his first season in charge.