Ferguson: Big-money Rangers exit on the cards this summer
Rangers are expected to be active when the summer transfer window opens in June this year.
Along with decisions to be made on the ins and outs at the club, the San Francisco 49ers will have to ensure the right appointments are made once they finalise the takeover.
They will also have to decide on the next permanent manager and whether or not Barry Ferguson is the right one for the job.
Nico Raskin will leave Rangers if big money is offered – Derek Ferguson
Derek Ferguson has lauded Nico Raskin not just for his performances for Gers, but also for what he did at the international level.
Recently, the 24-year-old made his international debut for Belgium, and in his full debut against Ukraine, he shone as his side won 3-0.
He was even applauded off the pitch by the fans of the Belgian national team and was scouted by a Champions League club.
| Nicolas Raskin v Ukraine | Stats |
| Minutes | 89′ |
| Passes | 75/82 |
| Chances created | 1 |
| Touches | 91 |
Ferguson, a BBC pundit, believes that as Gers have made mistakes in the past, which is not selling players when the time is right, they may cash in on the midfielder in the summer transfer window.
He told Open Goal at 1:11:33: “He’s shown how good he is. Playing for the Belgium side, getting rave reviews.
“Rangers have made mistakes in the past, so if there’s top money coming in (Raskin will leave).
“You need people there making the decisions at the right time. English clubs will be looking at him.”
San Francisco 49ers need to play hardball with Raskin’s sale
Rangers cannot afford to sell Raskin this summer as the San Francisco 49ers, set to finalise their takeover, aim to establish a new era of stability and ambition.
With the club transitioning under fresh ownership, retaining key talents like Raskin, a dynamic midfielder with over 25 appearances this season, is crucial to building a competitive squad capable of challenging Celtic and excelling in Europe.
Offloading him would undermine the 49ers’ vision of transforming Gers into a powerhouse, signaling weakness and reinforcing perceptions of a selling club, especially after years of losing stars like Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo.
The new owners, backed by their NFL-honed financial muscle, need to project strength, not thrift, to fans and rivals alike. Keeping Raskin, who’s a long-term asset, supports squad depth and continuity, aligning with their goal of sustainable success over short-term profit.