TBR View: Should Tottenham’s reported interest in freebie have Erik Lamela worried?

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Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be very active in this summer’s transfer window and Daniel Levy is reportedly interested in bringing Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser to north London on a free – which may have a Spurs star looking over his shoulder.

90Min have claimed that Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are all interested in signing 26-year-old winger Fraser, with the Scotland international out of contract at the end of the season. A new Bournemouth deal looks unlikely.

Fraser has struggled this season, managing only one goal and four assists. But last season the former Aberdeen and Ipswich winger had a hand in 23 goals during his 42 league and cup appearances for Bournemouth, scoring eight and creating 15.

On a free, Levy will be desperate to complete a deal given his tight stronghold on the Tottenham coffers. Spurs have already signed Ryan Sessegnon, Jack Clarke and Steven Bergwijn this season, who are all naturally wingers.

So, with the potential arrival of Fraser too, Spurs will be well-stocked out wide – especially when Son returns from injury, and Lucas Moura returns to the flanks after he is done covering for the injured Harry Kane.

When all are available, surely the potential signing of Fraser, will have Argentina international Erik Lamela looking over his shoulder. The 28-year-old has struggled to maintain a regular place in the side, despite Spurs injury concerns this season.

Indeed, the £30million (Guardian) signing from Roma has started just 11 of his 25 appearances this season, and that is with Son, Kane and Moussa Sissoko sidelined. He is set to enter the final two years of his contract at Tottenham.

Given his intermittent game time amid Spurs injury woes, Lamela has got to be concerned about his long-term Spurs future – with the signing of Fraser likely to push him closer to the exit door.