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Charlton Make Fraser Approach
Friday, 28th Jan 2022 12:55

Charlton Athletic have made an approach to the Blues for midfielder Scott Fraser.

According to the Daily Record, the Addicks have made a £400,000 offer for the 26-year-old and TWTD can confirm that the South Londoners have contacted the Blues regarding Fraser, although the reported figure is wide of the mark and the interest has been rebuffed.

Swansea, managed by Fraser’s former MK Dons manager Russell Martin, have repeatedly been linked with the Scot during January, however, we understand the Welshmen have made no approach to Town.

Asked about the Swans reports by TWTD at yesterday’s press conference, manager Kieran McKenna said: “The club haven’t come to me with anything concrete on that one, to be honest.

“Those calls are directed towards the club but they haven’t come to me with anything concrete on that, so as far as I’m concerned he’s part of the planning.

“He’s obviously not been able to get on the pitch in my time here so far, but it’s only been maybe five weeks or so.

“He’s had a little injury in that time, obviously we had two games called off due to Covid. I know all about Scott’s qualities, watched lots of him for Burton and for MK, so he’s certainly a player who has quality and impact at this level and is a player who can contribute for us when he gets the opportunity.”

Fraser has made 18 starts and two sub appearances, scoring once, since signing from the Dons in the summer.

While the former Dundee United, Airdrieonians and Burton Albion schemer is yet to feature under McKenna, he was on the bench for his opening game at home to Wycombe Wanderers.


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BlueBlood90 added 13:05 - Jan 28
Didn't we pay £750k for him? Can't see why we'd sell him to a potential rival next season for nearly half the fee we paid for him. I still think there's a player in there if used correctly.
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Marcus added 13:09 - Jan 28
I guess it's also about freeing up wages to sign someone else? A bit like a house moving chain (**grits teeth on completion day when a final query is raised**)
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ShropshireBluenago09 added 13:10 - Jan 28
Don't think he would suit our style under McKenna. Too slow and can't tackle. Get rid for the right money.
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Leics_Blue added 13:14 - Jan 28
Would be a shame if he goes but admittedly not realised his potential with us......yet.

Sliding doors moment for me when he missed that pen against Burton (a) 2nd game in. Likely we would not only have won the game but it also seemed to have an impact on Fraser's confidence from which I don't think he;s really recovered from.
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masetheace added 13:18 - Jan 28
Goodbye !!
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ArnieM added 13:23 - Jan 28
£400k…..” yer avin a laugh” !!
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Radlett_blue added 13:39 - Jan 28
McKenna's call, really. We have a huge number of attacking midfield players & if McKenna doesn't fancy Fraser, selling would release resources for areas where we are weaker. Who knows what the fee should be, but no reason to accept the first offer.
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Churchman added 13:58 - Jan 28
If they give us what we paid for him and a packet of chocolate chip cookies, let him go - assuming his not in McKenna's plans.
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ArnieM added 13:59 - Jan 28
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Kentish_Tractor added 14:07 - Jan 28
I expect we're holding out for 500k+.

There's a good player there if played to his strengths, however he doesn't fit into our style of play . What Cook was thinking playing him left wing I have no idea - he's a number 10!

Risk is that if he stays on the bench for rest of the season then his value will fall - so might be worth cashing in now while we can.
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DinDjarin added 14:25 - Jan 28
Shame if he leaves as could be superb for us under McKenna. If we play 2 number 10's as have done in a couple of matches would suit Fraser as probably the most technically gifted player we have.
Because he is slow people write him off but obviously do not see what he is capable of bringing to the team.
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BeattiesBackPocket added 14:27 - Jan 28
He's a talent but still yet to play in his number 10 role which is supposedly what Cook bought him for. If McKenna feels he has enough in that position fair enough but The last thing you do is sell to your rivals. He can still do a job here but needs to be playing in his preferred role or at least a back up. Too many fans on here are critical of players who play out of position we've done it since mick was here now hoping McKenna here that won't happen anymore.
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Len_Brennan added 14:39 - Jan 28
I like him & can't understand what Cook was doing in buying a very good #10 at this level, but not playing him there; like a kid in a candystore. I know McKenna likes movement, but I still think Fraser could be an effective #10 in the current side due to his quality & eye for goal, particularly when Morsy plays & pushes forward, and with the attacking nature of our full backs.
Aluko has been a revelation, but he is on a short contract, while Celina is on loan; Fraser is our player. If McKenna can see a way back for Jackson, as he offers something different up front, surely there is a place in the match day squad for someone of Fraser's ability.
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Bazza8564 added 14:40 - Jan 28
Would be surprised if KM allows him to move on without seeing him play in his side, and certainly not at a loss.
Suspect this is end of window paper talk, nothing more
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