Town have accepted Charlton Athletic’s latest offer for midfielder Scott Fraser.

As reported earlier, TWTD understands the fee agreed is larger than the sum the Blues paid for the Scot in the summer when he joined from MK Dons, which was reported to be in the region of £750,000.

The 26-year-old is now set to undergo a medical and talk personal terms at the Valley.

Town turned down the Addicks’ initial offer at the end of last week before the South Londoners came in with a new bid over the weekend.

Swansea, managed by Fraser’s former MK Dons manager Russell Martin, have repeatedly been linked with Fraser during January, but with the Welsh club never making any contact with the Blues.

Asked about the Swans reports by TWTD at Friday’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 made 18 starts and two sub appearances, scoring once, in his short spell at Portman Road.

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.

Photo: TWTD

mojo added 09:33 - Jan 31 Wow. It's going to be a interesting day. Strap yourselves in folks.
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ShropshireBluenago09 added 09:34 - Jan 31 Not been great and his last game against Barrow confirmed it.
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Europablue added 09:35 - Jan 31 He has a lot of time left on his contract, so it would only be right that we got more than we paid for him. I was totally against the idea of getting rid of him for a cut-price deal. He had potential that wasn't realized. I have very little understanding of the circumstances as to why he hasn't been playing, but we can't really keep a player on just on potential.
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Aero added 09:43 - Jan 31 I think we will regret this in time. Very good player in the right system.
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Thai_Blue added 09:43 - Jan 31 Use the money to get Jay Matete
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bluesman added 09:44 - Jan 31 Plausibly, this is part of an attempt to rebalance the lop sided squad recruited by Cook rather than any reflection on Fraser, who by all accounts is a decent player
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bluewarrior added 09:45 - Jan 31 Fraser out Matete in would be effing superb business.
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Europablue added 09:49 - Jan 31 bluesman, Yes, while Cook did a great job of recruiting a lot of quality players, there was a great deal of imbalance in the squad. How many number 10s can we play with each match? The problem with a lot of players that look good at a different club is that the system is set up around them, whereas it doesn't work out that way with us. It's a funny old game. We outclassed MK Dons to go up 2-0, then somehow managed to squander the lead. Now MK Dons look a solid bet for a playoff place even after we bought the player who was supposedly their best.

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Suffolkboy added 10:07 - Jan 31 Very much looks as if KM and Co have confidently set about assessing the players, the squad , the potential and the future . Weaknesses in strategy will have been identified , steps to correct being put into effect so that we stay within the acceptable financial parameters ,but change the makeup and balance of talents not only for now , the short term ,but also looking to the longer term objectives . We have every reason to support and believe in our Mgt team ! COYB

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SamWhiteUK added 10:14 - Jan 31 If we get more than we paid for him, that would be hugely impressive. He's hardly played for us - why should his value have increased?
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OwainG1992 added 10:16 - Jan 31 If we're making a profit I think this is smart. He's not who Mckenna wants so let's move on. Please can we get Matete!
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Edmundo added 10:24 - Jan 31 All our dealings are so much more profitable and business minded nowadays. It's surreal after 20 years of financial chaos.
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johnwarksshorts added 10:26 - Jan 31 Freed up some cash for another incoming player or 2 maybe?
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Europablue added 10:30 - Jan 31 SamWhiteUK the value of a player is largely dictated by the remaining length of his contract, so if we signed Fraser when he had a year left at MK Dons and signed him on a three year deal with an option on a fourth, his value in money should be higher even if his value to a team would be less (btw, I don't know how long he was still contracted to MK Dons when we bought him).

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TimmyH added 10:33 - Jan 31 Disappointing player in my opinion but not the only one.
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Monkey_Blue added 11:05 - Jan 31 Wasn't thinking we should get rid but not against it either. As long as we are doing this strategically with bringing in better or more suited to what McKenna wants then no problem. I think the lack Of consistent selection both in terms of position and in and out didn't help him show his best.
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Gforce added 11:09 - Jan 31 Hope this deal doesn't come back to bite us.Fraser is an excellent player when played in the correct system. Think he will do very well at Charlton, with the way they set up. Having said that,I fully expect a quality replacement to arrive later today. Good luck Scott,all the best
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runningout added 11:11 - Jan 31 Best of luck Scott Fraser. I'm sure Charlton have a decent player
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Lightningboy added 11:20 - Jan 31 Far too light weight even at this level (just like Nolan). Glad we've got a manager who can see what most of us can see too.
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dirtydingusmagee added 11:26 - Jan 31 good luck with move Scott, it never worked out with us, it happens.
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Linkboy13 added 11:34 - Jan 31 Very good player at league one level as he proved at MK Dons. But at the moment we've got too many players of his type at the club and it's difficult to fit them in without unbalancing the team. We need to sign a good defensive midfielder. What ive seen of Bakinson im not sure if he's the answer. We also look very one paced up front and a pacey striker would give us another option.

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Bazza8564 added 11:48 - Jan 31 Im totally with Linkboy. I ask myself these 2 questions: Has he impressed beyond the norm so far? Nope! If KM is prepared to let him go and wants to free up capacity for someone more in his image with budget and headroom in the financial system to give us a bit more steel shouldn't we back that view? Yep! In Ashton and McKenna I trust, and furthermore I admire the club's willingness to accept its not panned out and to admit and correct mistakes quickly, not dwell and try for ages like we have with Jackson to a point noone will buy him. Good luck Scott, hope it works out well for you fella

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Bert added 11:49 - Jan 31 A sensible move for all. At times he was quite an enlightened player if a little awkward in style. Good luck Scott but please do not score against us in April !
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Crinkle59 added 11:53 - Jan 31 possibly use some of the cash to sort out the TS contract?
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austractor added 11:56 - Jan 31 We keep the loan player (Celina) and dont give Fraser a look in with the new manager? Not a fan of this move but at least it sounds like we dont lose money.
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