Nicolas Raskin exit claim emerges live on Sky Sports after what he has done at Rangers
Nicolas Raskin has been a rare positive for Rangers this season, but avoided the spotlight in the 4-3 win over Dundee on Saturday.
The 24-year-old was handed his first international appearances for Belgium after starring at Ibrox since Barry Ferguson took over from Philippe Clement.
The Gers star has attracted interest from Europe and the Premier League after his recent emergence at the elite level, as he celebrated another wild win at Dens Park.
Chris Sutton makes Raskin exit claim live on air
Raskin has been linked with a Rangers exit, with the likes of Leeds United and Aston Villa seeking a transfer for the Ibrox star.
The former Standard Liege man enjoyed another fine afternoon in the dramatic 4-3 win over Dundee on Saturday (29 March).
Chris Sutton is intrigued to see whether the Belgium international is still in Govan next season after his recent exploits, and hinted at an exit.
Speaking on Sky Sports (29 March 17:17), he said: “It will be interesting to see what happens with him in the summer,” after being left impressed in recent weeks.
Rangers need to ensure huge Raskin profit
The Gers are finally reaping the benefits from the £1.4million deal that they made with Standard Liege for the midfielder.
If they are to keep hold of their star man beyond the end of the season, they need to offer him a lucrative contract extension and ensure that his wages reflect his increasing importance to the team.
| Stats (Scottish Premiership) | Raskin |
| Matches | 26 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86.6% |
| Duels won | 170 (59.4%) |
The Ibrox outfit holds leverage with his current contract running until 2027, but they need to act swiftly to secure his future amidst the interest from higher-level clubs.
However, if they do decide to part ways with the Belgian to reinvest that money into the playing squad, they need to ensure that the fee they receive is significant and can be used to fortify the team for whoever is in charge next season, whether that is Ferguson or somebody else.
The Light Blues could take advantage of Raskin’s recent form and sell a key asset at the right time, something which they have failed to do in recent years with the likes of Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos leaving on free transfers.
It would allow them to continue with the player trading model of bringing in gems from underrated leagues and turning a heavy profit on them, like they also look set to do with Hamza Igamane shortly, which will help them catch Celtic domestically in the long term.