Bournemouth are agonising over whether to cash in on Ryan Fraser this summer or risk losing the attacking ace on a Bosman next year.
Fraser's contract with Eddie Howe's side on the South Coast is up in 2020.
Fraser, 25, who has been at Bournemouth joining from Aberdeen in 2013, rejected a new contract offer last year.
Mirror Sport understands there are no fresh talks scheduled this season with the diminutive star, who is already one of the Cherries' bigger earners and is content to let his contract run down.
Fraser has been in superb form this season with six goals and 10 assists in the Premier League.
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But the Scotland international is ambitious and wants to play for a top six club; he also knows he has big suitors, including Arsenal .
Fraser also appreciates he would be a highly sought after free transfer next summer when he can walk away from Dean Court for nothing - which would also allow him to cash in with a big signing on fee.
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He could be open to a move this summer but it remains to be seen if any clubs are willing to cough up a big enough fee for a player whose contract is up in a year.
Asked recently about being linked to Arsenal, Fraser replied: “I'm not going to lie, it's very nice.
“It means you are are doing something right.
“They are a huge club, a massive club.”
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