Frank Lampard approved transfer offer for Premier League ace – but Chelsea failed to act

While the 26-year-old has only contributed four assists this term, he has creativity in his locker after laying on 14 goals last season. He also remains the team’s most creative player having carved out nearly twice as many chances as any of his team-mates.

Fraser apologised in January for his disappointing form, citing the contract situation for his poor performances.

“I felt bad about it — this last month, I’ve been trying to put it right,” he told BBC Radio Solent.

“I think everyone knows by now what’s happened, to be honest. I’m just trying to play my football. Obviously, it affected me the first four months of the season.