Nicolas Raskin Wants to Leave Rangers for Atalanta
Nicolas Raskin wants to leave Rangers for Atalanta, with the Belgian midfielder attracting interest from Serie A and Premier League clubs.
GLASGOW — Nicolas Raskin Wants to Leave Rangers for Atalanta, and the timing matters. The Rangers midfielder has made clear on Monday, June 22, 2026, that he wants to move on this summer, with Atalanta emerging as his preferred destination and Premier League clubs also circling.
The stakes for Rangers are immediate. Raskin has become one of the most reliable pieces in their midfield, and losing him would leave a gap in both ball-winning and tempo control that the club would have to fill quickly.
Rangers face a big summer call
Raskin, 25, has impressed since joining from Standard Liege in January 2023, and his performances have pushed his name onto the shortlists of several clubs across Europe. BBC reports say Rangers could be prepared to accept a fee in the region of £20 million to £25 million if the right offer arrives.
That price range reflects both his current value and Rangers’ leverage. He is under contract until 2028, so the Scottish club does not face pressure to sell cheaply. But transfer windows rarely stand still for long when a player speaks openly about wanting out.
For supporters at Ibrox, the message lands hard. Raskin is not just another squad player. He helps Rangers stay compact, protects the back line, and keeps transitions moving when the team breaks forward. Remove him, and the balance changes.
Atalanta are leading the chase
Atalanta have moved into pole position. The Serie A club are looking for a new midfielder after selling Ederson to Manchester United for £38.4 million, and Raskin fits the profile they want in Gian Piero Gasperini’s demanding system.
That system asks a lot. High running. Quick decision-making. Relentless pressing. Raskin’s reading of the game and his ability to intercept passing lanes make him a natural candidate for that role. He screens danger well and does the dirty work that keeps attacks from developing in front of the defence.
Several Premier League clubs are also monitoring the situation. Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Leeds United, Aston Villa and Brighton have all been linked with interest over the past 18 months. The list is long for a reason. Raskin’s profile travels well.
He suits teams that want midfielders who can win the ball and keep the game moving. Not flashy. Useful. That matters.
Why this transfer matters
If Rangers do sell, the impact will go beyond one lineup change. They would need a replacement who can handle the same workload, the same defensive coverage and the same pressure in big matches. That is rarely simple in a summer market where prices rise fast.
For fans, the real question is what comes back the other way. A £20 million to £25 million sale would give Rangers serious room to rebuild, but it would also put pressure on the club’s recruitment team to find more than just a body in midfield. They would need quality.
The move could also shape the next stage of Raskin’s career. Atalanta offer European football, a tactical structure built for hard-running midfielders, and a league that often sharpens players before bigger moves. For the Belgian, it looks like the kind of step that can change the arc of a career.
Swap talk and wider transfer movement
Former Ayr United manager Ian McCall added another layer to the story when he floated the idea of a possible swap arrangement involving Bologna and Scottish midfielder Lewis Ferguson. Speaking on a Scottish football podcast, McCall said he expected a deal to be reached between Rangers and Bologna that could involve Raskin and Ferguson.
“I expect a deal to be reached between Rangers and Bologna involving a swap for Raskin and Lewis Ferguson,” McCall said. He added that, in his view, Raskin is worth more than Ferguson and could become “a top-class player.”
McCall also suggested Rangers could receive a cash add-on if such a structure were to happen, which would help fund fresh signings. Any swap would need several moving parts to line up, though, and Atalanta remain the club most clearly tied to the Belgian’s next step.
The wider market is moving too. PSV Eindhoven are reportedly interested in Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti with a £25 million offer, while Hearts have signed young defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City for more than £700,000. The pressure is on across the Scottish Premiership.
For Rangers, the next figure that matters is simple: £20 million to £25 million. That is the range now sitting at the centre of Raskin’s future.
