A definitive transfer timeline has officially emerged for Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin.
Raskin is one of two Rangers midfielders still participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Belgium and Thelo Aasgaard’s Norway both qualifying for the last-16 of the prestigious tournament.
The 25-year-old played an important role in the Red Devils’ stunning 3-2 comeback win against Senegal in the round of 32 on Wednesday, coming off the bench to replace Kevin De Bruyne.
Raskin was heavily involved as he got involved to break off an on-field brawl between teammates Youri Tielemans and Leandro Trossard before the European giants orchestrated a comeback.
The midfielder’s performances at the global stage are certain to see his market value rise during a summer transfer window that is destined to see him leave Rangers after three-and-a-half years.
Nico Raskin is making a name for himself on the international stage! 😍
If he is to leave Rangers, how much should he be sold for?
Nicolas Raskin to leave Rangers after FIFA World Cup
According to highly reliable Sky Sports Italy journalist Luca Bendoni, Raskin is heavily primed for a summer exit from Ibrox.
Taking to X, Bendoni revealed that the former Standard Liege man is locked in for a high-profile move away from Ibrox after the FIFA World Cup.
The midfield dynamo is not without options, with Real Betis actively exploring a deal to take him to Seville.
Meanwhile, Raskin is also attracting serious transfer interest from Italy, with at least two Serie A clubs said to be monitoring him.
The timing of Bendoni’s update is critical for Rangers fans tracking the massive summer rebuild under Derek McInnes.
With Ibrox decision-makers already placing a £3.8million bid for Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic and successfully introducing Dan Neil to the squad, the midfield rebuild is officially underway.
Bologna skipper Lewis Ferguson has also been identified as the absolute dream target in Govan this summer.
Raskin has been a highly dependable asset in Glasgow, but the recruitment team have clearly prepared for his eventual departure.
By sorting out incoming quality early in the window, Rangers have ensured that McInnes would not be left short of options when the Belgian star inevitably seals his move abroad.
Nicolas Raskin has been linked with a Rangers exit…
Lucrative bidding war brewing at Ibrox
The fact that Sky Italia is breaking the news highlights just how much traction Raskin is getting across continental Europe.
Real Betis are eager to add his high-energy, ball-winning attributes to their La Liga campaign, but the presence of two Italian clubs ensures Rangers remain in a fantastic negotiating position.
The Ibrox board will be looking to maximise their financial return on a player who has two more years remaining on his existing contract.
As talks advance behind the scenes, Raskin’s exit timeline is officially set.
His departure will provide the vital capital needed to fund the rest of McInnes’ ambitious summer jigsaw, including the ongoing parallel pursuit of Ferguson.
