Nicolas Raskin is prepared to stay at Rangers for the remainder of the season to help the club's Scottish Premiership title challenge. The Belgian midfielder's future has been the subject of ongoing speculation, but a mid-season departure is now considered unlikely.
Nicolas Raskin said he is "happy to see out the remainder of the season at Ibrox". The 25-year-old Belgium international had previously been ready to leave during the summer window, but his stance has shifted with Rangers in strong form. The club currently sits second in the Premiership on 16 points after seven games, just two points behind leaders Celtic.
Rangers are adamant they do not want to lose a key player mid-campaign. The club currently views next summer as the best time to cash in on Raskin. His contract runs until the summer of 2028, and there is little expectation of a new deal being signed. The club's plan is to sell him at the end of this season rather than in January.
This decision comes as Rangers evaluate recalling Connor Barron from his loan at Middlesbrough. The Scotland international midfielder was sent out late in the summer window and has yet to make an appearance for the English side. Unless his situation improves, Rangers are prepared to bring him back to Ibrox in January with a view to loaning him out again. Barron is also under contract until 2028.
Rangers' recent momentum has influenced the thinking around player commitments. The team is on a five-game winning run in the league, a sequence that includes two consecutive victories over Celtic. The most recent was a 1-0 win at Celtic Park on September 20. This form has created optimism around the club's title prospects under manager Derek McInnes.
Raskin, who contributed 16 goal involvements last term, remains a central figure. His commitment for the season provides stability as the squad prepares for its next match. Kilmarnock currently sit 12th in the table.
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