Newcastle United under-21s boss Ben Dawson admits Ryan Fraser could feature for the academy side before the end of the season. Eddie Howe recently confirmed the former Bournemouth winger had been sent to train with the Magpies' second-string for the foreseeable future in order to focus on players 'committed' to the club.
Fraser played an important role in the second half of last season as he helped Newcastle avoid relegation and secure a mid-table finish. However, the Scotland international has featured for only 311 minutes this term and has not played since a substitute appearance in the home win over Everton in October.
The 29-year-old was tipped for a January exit, with the signing of Anthony Gordon pushing him further down the pecking order. However, a move away did not materialise and Howe confirmed he does not see a way back into the senior squad for the winger who still has two years remaining on his contract at St James' Park.
