GLASGOW — Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has openly said on Monday, June 22, 2026, that he wants to leave the Glasgow club in this summer transfer window to take the next step in his career. The 25-year-old Belgian has become a hot commodity in Europe after delivering steady performances in The Gers’ midfield.
The prospect of losing him will sting Ibrox Stadium supporters. Raskin is not just a tempo-setter, but the key engine in midfield who keeps the team’s transitions balanced. Losing him would force the club’s hierarchy to move quickly for a replacement of similar level.
Raskin’s impressive form since arriving from Standard Liege in January 2023 has attracted plenty of top clubs. According to BBC reports, Rangers could be prepared to sell him for a fee in the region of £20 million to £25 million. Rangers are in a strong negotiating position because the midfielder remains under contract until 2028.
Priority on Serie A and Premier League interest
The holding midfielder has drawn serious attention from Serie A side Atalanta, as well as several Premier League clubs. A number of English teams have been closely monitoring Raskin’s situation over the past 18 months. Among them are Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Leeds United, Aston Villa, and Brighton.
But the player is reportedly giving priority to Atalanta. La Dea are actively looking for a dynamic figure to replace Ederson, who has just been sold to Manchester United for £38.4 million. Raskin is seen as a strong fit for the role vacated by the Brazilian midfielder in Gian Piero Gasperini’s system, which demands elite fitness and intense pressing.
Serie A’s tactical structure and emphasis on positional discipline are considered a good match for Raskin’s profile. The Belgian is known for reading the game well. His ability to break up passing lanes before the ball reaches the final third has become one of his main weapons, exactly the kind of skill Atalanta need.
Swap rumor involving Bologna
Former Ayr United manager Ian McCall offered an intriguing view on the midfielder’s possible move. Speaking on a Scottish football podcast, McCall predicted that the deal could involve another Italian club, Bologna, through a player-exchange arrangement that would suit both sides.
“I expect a deal to be reached between Rangers and Bologna involving a swap for Raskin and Lewis Ferguson,” Ian McCall said on the podcast. He believes the Belgian midfielder’s current market value is still higher than Ferguson’s, meaning Rangers could also receive a significant cash add-on to fund new signings.
“I think Raskin is worth more than Ferguson, he could become a top-class player in my opinion,” McCall added, stressing that his view was only a personal estimate based on the technical needs of both teams on the pitch.
A swap deal would make financial sense for both clubs. Bologna would gain a modern holding midfielder with strong running power, while Rangers could bring Ferguson back to Scottish football, where he is already familiar with the atmosphere.
Transfer movement in the Scottish Premiership
Beyond the Raskin rumors, transfer activity in Scotland is also heating up ahead of the new season. PSV Eindhoven are reportedly interested in signing Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti, with a tempting £25 million offer aimed at strengthening their attack for European competition.
Meanwhile, domestic rivals Hearts are also strengthening their defense. They have officially signed promising young defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City for more than £700,000 to deepen their squad.
This wave of movement in Scottish football shows that the league still carries strong appeal for top European clubs and scouts. Losing Raskin may weaken Rangers in the short term, but the cash from his sale could become crucial in rebuilding a new core under their head coach.
The analysis above is a prediction based on transfer market movement and the current contract situation in Europe. The final outcome of any official transfer will depend on club management decisions and the player’s agents at the negotiating table.
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