Why internal Nicolas Raskin discussions are now taking place for third Rangers bid
Nicolas Raskin remains on Besiktas' agenda despite Rangers rejecting multiple bids.
The Super Lig club first tried to sign the Belgium international on loan with a buy option and then proposed a permanent deal.
Having featured for the full 90 minutes against Falkirk in the 2-1 victory, it doesn't look like the Light Blues expect the 25-year-old midfielder to leave anytime soon.
Besiktas are still holding talks over a potential move for Raskin from Ibrox.
The team from Istanbul seem determined to get the Belgian star and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
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The factor causing Nicolas Raskin transfer dilemma at Besiktas
Rangers rejected Besiktas' permanent bid for Raskin as it didn't match their valuation.
The Gers look prepared to keep the midfielder at the club at least until January if no agreement is reached after the Super Lig club's intense efforts to sign him didn't materialise.
According to Sports Digitale journalist Sercan Dikme on X, the Turkish side's management are now internally evaluating making a third bid for the Belgium international.
The cut-off to register squads for the league phase of the Europa League has passed, and Raskin won't be able to play for Besiktas in the competition until the next stage if they sign him.
As things stand, the team from Istanbul have made no firm decision, with talks ongoing with their possible options.
How much Andrew Cavenagh values Nicolas Raskin at Ibrox
After an exceptional World Cup campaign with Belgium, Rangers fans and management expected Raskin to leave.
With deadline day upon us, the midfielder is still surprisingly at the Gers, with Derek McInnes now feeling he will stay.
Andrew Cavenagh valued Raskin at more than £20million earlier this summer.
It looks like most interested teams have been put off by how much the Light Blues have been demanding for the former Standard Liege ace.
Whether the American owner will get the money he's looking for from Raskin's sale remains to be seen.