Nico Raskin could potentially be in demand this summer transfer window after an impressive season at Rangers.
Porto have shown interest in the Belgium international recently, with the 24-year-old also on the radar of Premier League clubs down south.
Russell Martin’s appointment at Ibrox has been accompanied by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises pledging to invest significantly at the Gers this summer.
The US consortium must build a team capable of challenging for titles immediately, and they may soon face a massive decision regarding one of their star players.
Raskin transfer to realistically bring £15m at Rangers
Raskin could realistically be sold for £15million this summer transfer window, Joshua Barrie says.
Derek Clark would like to see the Gers get upwards of £25m for the 24-year-old as he believes Chris Jack’s valuation of £15m seems low.
Barrie agrees with the Scottish journalist, though, due to the Belgian midfielder’s contract situation and the fact that the Light Blues don’t have a history of selling players for a significant fee at Ibrox.
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Speaking on the Rangers Review, Clark said: “I’d be looking at upwards of £25m [for Raskin].”
Barrie responded: “Not going to happen.”
Clark continued: “They’d be selling him short in my opinion. Chris said £15m, which I think is just too low for me.”
Barrie added: “If you’re asking what’s realistic, I think £15m. Because he’s got two years left on his deal. Rangers don’t have a track record of selling players for this amount of money… I’m going to side with Jack here.”
Raskin should be offered new contract at Ibrox
Raskin should be offered a new contract at Ibrox to ensure his valuation doesn’t drop drastically if he stays this summer.
If the 24-year-old ends up playing for the Light Blues in the upcoming campaign, he’ll have just one year left on his deal next year.
It would make sense for the Glaswegian outfit to either sell the Belgium international right now while his stock is high or secure his future with fresh terms.
Rangers have flourished with Raskin in their team, and they would arguably need a quality replacement for him if an exit is sanctioned.
While the 24-year-old has put in consistent displays for the Gers and has also impressed on the international stage, £25m feels a bit steep.
The Light Blues will be making a hefty profit on the defensive midfielder even if they sell for £15m, having signed the Belgian ace from Standard Liege for around £1.3m and other add-ons.
Raskin has become a fan favourite at Ibrox, and they wouldn’t want to see him leave, but Cavenagh and the 49ers may opt to use his transfer to fund quality reinforcements in G51.
