Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith has touched on Sunderland's interest in Scott Fraser, saying that a deal is now unlikely to go through.
Ahead of a third straight season in League One, Black Cats manager Phil Parkinson is seeking to build a squad that could push for an automatic promotion to the Championship. The 52-year-old has already made some significant signings this summer, bringing in Bailey Wright and Aiden O’Brien, whilst Tom Flanagan signed a new deal to remain at the club.
Following those arrivals, interest in Fraser has also been reported in the last few weeks after the 25-year-old netted five goals and supplied 11 assists in 30 League One appearances for Burton Albion last season.
Fraser, who had spent the last two seasons with Burton Albion, opted to turn down a new contract at the Pirelli Stadium this summer and move on to a new chapter in his career, but the prospects of a move to Sunderland have now seemingly been rubbished by Smith.
Fraser could be among a number of many Sunderland targets that they may struggle to afford, given the salary cap and financial restraints put on the club.
The Scottish footballer will potentially make a move to the Championship, highlighting why the Black Cats need to get back into the top two divisions in order to be better placed to attract the players that they want.
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