Rangers plan to turn down any January approaches for Nicolas Raskin, with the club expecting the midfielder to remain at Ibrox for the rest of the 2026/27 season.
According to a 7 November report by Football Insider transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke, sources close to the situation say Rangers will not let the 25-year-old leave halfway through the campaign. The club want to hold on to a key player while they challenge for the Scottish Premiership title.
Beşiktaş came closest to signing the Belgium international during the summer transfer window. Football Insider reports that the Turkish club failed to meet Rangers’ valuation during those talks. Other European clubs have also tracked Raskin, though the report does not name any new bidders or confirm fresh talks ahead of the winter window.
Raskin and McInnes aligned on Ibrox stay
Raskin has made it clear that he feels settled in Glasgow. Speaking to the BBC in October, the midfielder admitted that his ambition made him think about a potential new challenge after the World Cup, but he made clear that he had not tried to force a move.
“I’ve never been pushing for something because I’m really happy here,” Raskin told the BBC. He also credited manager Derek McInnes for his backing and added that he remains relaxed about his future.
McInnes used the same October interview with the BBC to outline the club’s stance on keeping the squad intact for the second half of the season.
“We’re not looking to lose players in January and Nico’s been a key player for us and hopefully he’s a key player in a successful Rangers team this season,” McInnes said.
The Rangers manager noted that only a major offer capable of changing the minds of both the club and the player would open the door to a departure. Because Raskin is not agitating for a transfer, Rangers are in a strong position to reject approaches when the window opens. No club has lodged a new bid or reached an agreement for the midfielder ahead of January.
