Wolves and Villa Ready for Nico Raskin Amid Rangers Contract | OneFootball

Rangers’ summer continues to gather pace behind the scenes, with strong reports now emerging of significant interest in one of Ibrox’s top midfield talents. There is always speculation during transfer windows and while some noise can be misleading, other claims begin to snowball when several sources say the same thing. Nico Raskin is once again in the spotlight, and it is fair to say there is a growing storm surrounding the Belgian’s future.

According to several outlets, both Aston Villa and Wolves are preparing to make a play for the Rangers midfielder, with reports suggesting a bid of up to £25 million is being considered. Raskin has long been admired in England, and his performances at Ibrox since arriving from Standard Liège have not gone unnoticed. Fiorentina are also watching closely, and there is now every chance the Belgian becomes a high-profile exit if Rangers decide to cash in.

That said, things are not entirely clear cut. There is also word from inside the dressing room that Raskin may be leaning towards staying in Glasgow, and there have even been suggestions he could sign a new deal to extend his stay. Dujon Sterling appeared to confirm this in a social media comment, claiming his teammate had agreed fresh terms, though no official statement has followed.

If Raskin were to remain, it would be a major boost for Russell Martin as he begins his first full season in charge. Losing a player of his quality would be a blow, and while Rangers have placed a huge valuation on the player, supporters would still prefer he remained at Ibrox to help drive the team forward.

It remains to be seen which way this one goes. On one hand there is serious money potentially on the table. On the other, there is a settled player who may feel he has unfinished business in Govan. This authoritative report suggests Rangers will demand a Scottish record fee if they do part with him, which shows just how highly he is rated.

Fans now wait anxiously to see whether Raskin is part of the Martin rebuild or the latest big name to move on.