Former AFC Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser, walked out on the South Coast club after playing his last game for the Cherries in June. 

The Scottish international rejected a short-term contract two months ago, with Eddie Howe admitting that he was going to leave the club with his poor attitude not doing him any favours.

Crystal Palace are willing to give the winger a new lease of life up in South London with the newly-promoted trio, Leeds United, West Brom and Fulham, rumoured to be interested as well.

According to Spotrac, Fraser was on £27k a week at Bournemouth which isn't a lot for a player of his quality and he certainly costs a whole lot less than some of the players on the Eagles' wage bill. Here, Palace Vavel take a look at why Fraser could be a worthy asset to Palace and who he could replace in the 2020/21 season.

  • What is Fraser after?

The 26-year-old is likely to want a crucial role in the 2020/21 season, starting most games as he did at Bournemouth before his contract disagreement. 

The Aberdeen-born midfielder certainly didn't want to stay and help in Bournemouth's relegation battle but it might not be a big regret because of the interest he is gaining in this summer window.

His reasoning was that he didn't want to get injured but he is still getting interest which proves that he is a decent player on his day and he won't cost a lot for any of the four interested teams.

Fraser just wants to play every week and Bournemouth leaving him on the bench near the end of the season didn't help him one bit after his injury. Palace should be the front-runners to get his signature in this four-horse race.

  • Should Townsend be looking over his shoulder?

Andros Townsend has been poor this season. His known ability hasn't been showcased in crossing and shooting. He is a shadow of the player we saw in the 2018/19 season, scoring screamers against Manchester City away and Burnley at home.

Fraser certainly offers what Townsend hasn't for the past year in terms of shooting and crossing. He also has the ability and pace to beat defenders with his low sense of gravity standing at 5'3."

Townsend earns £55k a week compared to Fraser's £27k a week. Fraser is a cheaper option and he provides a whole lot more than Townsend at the moment. It could be suggested that Townsend will have to start putting in performances fast to avoid getting demoted to the bench.

  • What can Fraser bring to the Eagles?

The free-agent would be earning £50k a week if he joins the Eagles. Fraser didn't risk an injury simply because he wanted to leave Bournemouth, and Palace should be the team to give him a fresh start despite the bad press he has been getting.

Fraser is a quick, tricky winger that causes problems. Yes, he may be quite small but his build certainly gives him the physicality that a lot of wingers don't have.

His crossing ability at Bournemouth was on the money most of the time and his performances helped Bournemouth last as long as they did in the Premier League. 

A winger is what Palace have been missing for years now. They need someone that they can rely on if Townsend, Wilfried Zaha or Jeffrey Schlupp are out-of-form or injured.

  • Interest from other clubs?

Before the newly-promoted trio joined the race for Fraser's signature, Tottenham and Arsenal were interested but the North London clubs have cooled their interest.

This leaves the door wide open for the Eagles to sell themselves as the established Premier League club that would provide stability to a player who needs to get back on his feet.

As mentioned earlier, two main wingers aren't enough for a club of Palace's size and Fraser would be an excellent addition to a team that has struggled for goals in the final third of the pitch for far too long.