Rangers have appointed Derek McInnes as their new manager, after Danny Röhl left Ibrox for Red Bull Salzburg.
The new Rangers manager could be without Nicolas Raskin next season.
Operating mainly as a defensive midfielder this season, he managed seven goals and nine assists from 50 matches.
The Belgium international attracted Beşiktaş’ interest in January but rejected their advances to continue at Rangers.
Raskin is at the World Cup and came off the bench in De Rode Duivels’ 1-1 draw against Egypt.
Entourage favours Rangers exit
Belgium face Iran later this weekend. Het Laatste Nieuws now looks at Nicolas Raskin’s chances of starting that match and reports on his Ibrox future.
The 25-year-old’s performances for Rangers haven’t gone unnoticed across Europe. HLN points out Real Betis tried to sign him last summer but backed off because of the Scottish club’s €10m price.
His entourage would love to see him leave Derek McInnes’ side this summer. Their motto is: ‘First World Cup, then transfer’.
The former Standard Liège man believes he’s ready to take the next step and his camp ‘absolutely wants’ him to move elsewhere.
Raskin has a lot of interest from the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. Three days ago, Sport Witness relayed news Atalanta have identified him as a target to replace Manchester United bound Éderson.
HLN have also relayed comments from the Rangers player, when asked about his future. They were keen to know whether the World Cup provides him a platform to showcase his qualities.
“Of course, it is interesting to show yourself here. But currently, I have put everything at club level on hold. My focus is on the Red Devils and the World Cup. I am not sitting here with a transfer on my mind,” he said.
Rangers have decision to make
Nicolas Raskin has two years left on his contract and is valued at €12m by Transfermarkt.
HLN makes no mention of the Ibrox club’s stance on letting him leave this summer.
If the midfielder were to push for a transfer, both Derek McInnes and Rangers will have to decide their approach.
