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Rangers have Nicolas Raskin replacement plan with three player wishlist as record breaking transfer fee 'set'

The midfielder is still highly-rated despite struggling to hold down a regular spot in the side under Russell Martin

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Rangers have reportedly slapped a £25million price tag on Nicolas Raskin this summer.


Wolves are among the clubs who have been closely tracking the Belgian international throughout the summer.


Boss Russell Martin left the midfielder out of the starting line up for the recent win over Viktoria Plzn and draw with Dundee, claiming the 24-year-old’s head had been turned by transfer speculation.


Raskin cost Rangers a little under £1.5million when he arrived two-and-a-half years ago - and Voetbal Primeur now claim that the Ibrox owners will hold out for a record-breaking sale if they are to cash in on the midfielder this summer.

Aston Villa, Brighton and Fiorentina are also said to be interested with Standard Liege due 20 percent of the profit Rangers would make on Raskin.

Speaking earlier this summer, former Light Blues' interim boss Barry Ferguson state that £15million would have to be the starting point for interested suitors.


The fans' favourite was one of the shining lights in an otherwise poor campaign last time around.

Raskin's current deal has entered the final two years and the Record Sport columist said: "Nico can play in the Premier League all day long.

"I worked with him for three months. He has all the attributes and is still at a brilliant age.


"He still has some things he needs to tidy up on, but he understands that. He's got an opinion which I liked.

"He's really interested and keen to learn. All day long he can play in the Premier League. Now, Rangers have got to be looking for big money for Nico. I am looking at £15million at least for Nico - and the rest!"

Should a sale be made, boss Martin and sporting director Kevin Thelwell will likely look to bolster in the attacking


The Ibrox side have been heavily linked with Steaua Bucharest midfielder Darius Olaru in recent windows - and he could still present an option for Rangers.

Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon - who spent a brief spell in Romanian football with Rapid Bucharest - was quizzed by Digi Sport on the prospect of the midfielder making a move to Ibrox.

He said: "I like Darius Olaru. He's a really good player. It would be interesting to see him play in the UK."


Rangers and Celtic have both been linked with a move for West Ham man Andy Irving with a £3.5million valuation floated.

Graham Potter handed the Scot minutes on the opening day of the Premier League season as the Hammers were thumped 3-0 by Sunderland - but C&H report the club remain open to sale and are expecting bids soon.

Joe Aribo also looks to be heading out of the door at Southampton - and a reunion with Martin at Ibrox and a return to Ibrox could jump start his career.


The 29-year-old has remained a fan favourite with the Light Blues' faithful having written his name in Rangers history by netting in the Europa League Final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

He has yet to feature for the Saints this season following their Premier League relegation - with boss Will Still explaining the Nigeria international has been given time to explore his options.

He told the Daily Echo: "There's been interest around Joe.

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"I've just tried to give him a bit of headspace, a bit of breathing space to do the right things. We'll just see how that develops over the next few days, a few weeks."

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