Rangers' Nicolas Raskin worth more than Celtic's Arne Engels, says Barry Ferguson
Rangers star Nicolas Raskin is worth more than Celtic's Arne Engels, according to Barry Ferguson. The Ibrox legend believes Raskin is better than Engels, who is valued at £25m.
What makes Raskin so valuable?
Raskin impressed at the World Cup for Belgium and is a target for Villarreal and Real Betis in La Liga. He is under contract with the Light Blues until the summer of 2028 and would need to be sold for at least £20m.
What does this mean for Rangers?
Ferguson believes that Raskin is a key player for Rangers and that the club would need to receive a significant transfer fee to allow him to move on. He also thinks that Raskin is better than Engels, who is valued at £25m.
What comes next for Raskin?
It will be interesting to see if Raskin stays at Rangers or moves to La Liga. The 25-year-old is under contract until 2028 and would need to be sold for at least £20m.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games, recent form WLLLL.
Goals this season: 66 scored, 31 conceded (+35 goal difference).
Title race: 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.
Last result: Falkirk 2-5 Rangers (2026-05-16).
Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.
Currently sidelined: José Cifuentes.
What does this mean for Celtic?
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing Engels, who is valued at £25m. However, Ferguson believes that Raskin is better than Engels and that Rangers would need to receive a significant transfer fee to allow him to move on.
What comes next for Engels?
It will be interesting to see if Engels stays at Celtic or moves to West Ham United. The 25-year-old is valued at £25m and would be a significant signing for any club.
What does this mean for Rangers' transfer strategy?
Ferguson believes that Rangers need to receive a significant transfer fee to allow Raskin to move on. He also thinks that Raskin is better than Engels, who is valued at £25m.
What comes next for Raskin?
It will be interesting to see if Raskin stays at Rangers or moves to La Liga. The 25-year-old is under contract until 2028 and would need to be sold for at least £20m.
