Arsenal step up pursuit of Scotland star as Manchester United drop out of race

The Scotland international enjoyed a superb season for the Cherries, providing 14 Premier League assists in 2018/19, a tally only bettered by Chelsea star Eden Hazard. Arsenal have been regularly linked with a move for the 25-year-old and The Independent claims that they will make a move after their clash with Chelsea in Baku on 29 May. Fraser is coming into the final year of his contract at the Vitality Stadium and talks over an extension have stalled, leaving the Gunners in prime position to get their man. Bournemouth are ready to accept that they would rather cash in on their asset now than lose him on a free transfer in a year’s time. Eddie Howe’s side are said to want a fee of around £30 million, especially given that Aberdeen will take a 20 per cent cut thanks to a clause installed into the deal that took the Scot to the south of England from Pittodrie in 2013. The Gunners hope to secure Fraser’s signature for less than that, but their chances of signing the player look good as Premier League rivals United will not rival them for the forward. Liverpool could provide competition, having scouted Fraser throughout the season, but unlike the north London club they won’t be able to assure him of regular first-team football. Fraser, who previously admitted he found interest from Arsenal “very nice”, will be expected to compete with Alex Iwobi for a starting spot in Unai Emery’s team. Read more… QUIZ! Can you name the title winners of these five European leagues since 1990? OPINION Why Arsenal should boycott the Europa League final Topics Arsenal, Transfer news, Premier League, AFC Bournemouth Arsenal’s move for winger set to land Aberdeen huge cash windfall Wilshere hoping to develop at Bournemouth I need to play – Wilshere uncertain over Arsenal future Arsenal on red alert as Premier League winger hints at summer exit Villa boss Dean Smith: Jack Grealish will cost someone a hell of a lot of money Moore to talk to UEFA boss about ticket allocation Dundee Utd and St Mirren play out goalless stalemate in play-off final first leg Union Berlin draw with Stuttgart to boost bid for Bundesliga place Bury owner makes illness claims but promises to speed up sale of club 7 new rule changes are coming to the Premier League – but are they good or bad? Tottenham star ‘will be a Real Madrid player’ after the Champions League final – report Manchester United 1998/99: still England’s greatest side Quiz! Can you name the title winners of these five European leagues since 1990? Ranked! The 8 best captains in Premier League history