Wolves teenager Nathan Fraser has had a really solid start to life in senior football, but he almost went on loan according to Gary O’Neil.
The striker made his debut in the Carabao Cup against Blackpool a few weeks ago which has caught the eye of many.
Nathan Fraser has been called up to the senior side as the fourth choice, after moves for both Che Adams and Boulaye Did failed to transpire.
Fraser has yet to feature in Premier League action, but Gary O’Neil expects him to have an impact this season at Molineux.
O’Neil has been discussing the young forward and revealed that he almost left the club on loan this summer with interest high.
O’Neil on Fraser
Speaking with Express and Star, O’Neil explained that he was aware Fraser was an option and wanted to watch him play to see if he was ready.
“We’ve had him training with us more than he has done previously. We’ve had him around our group a lot, because I wanted to get eyes on him and see whether I felt he could help the group.
“Of course, during the transfer window we were trying to add to that attacking area and how we could add goals, but we knew Nathan was a potential option as well.
“I wanted to get a really good look at him in those days before the window shut.”
O’Neil then explained that there was a lot of sides looking at signing Fraser but that he decided to keep the youngster.
“There was a lot of interest from sides looking to take him on loan but I felt it was important, especially as we didn’t add a number nine, to keep Nathan around and have him around the first team group.”
O’Neil expects an impact this season from Fraser
Fraser is likely to get his chance in the league this season as he continues to impress at youth level aswell.
O’Neil has added too that he sees Fraser having an impact.
“He’s trained really well and I’m sure he’ll have an impact, whether that’s from the start or the bench, this season.”
Clearly a player O’Neil have huge faith in so we hope to see him get a chance soon.