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Rangers are bracing for a formal bid from Brighton for midfielder Nico Raskin. The 25-year-old Belgian has been tracked by the Premier League club for 18 months.
What's at stake for Rangers?
Raskin's potential departure would leave a gaping hole in the centre of the pitch. He has become the heartbeat of the Rangers engine room since moving to Scotland.
Why it matters for Derek McInnes
New boss Derek McInnes faces a baptism of fire. He cannot afford a slow start, and losing Raskin would be a major setback. McInnes is a realist and knows that Scottish football operates on a brutal economic reality.
What comes next?
If a serious Premier League package arrives, the decision will be taken out of McInnes' hands. A fee in the region of £20 million looks far too substantial to reject. Cashing in makes complete sense if it funds a total squad overhaul.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games |
| Recent form | WLLLL |
| Last result | Falkirk 2-5 Rangers (2026-05-16) |
Rangers need to extract every single penny from Brighton to fund a proper title charge against Celtic. McInnes has already pulled off a coup by landing Lawrence Shankland on a free transfer. Funnelling the Raskin cash into a leaky backline and adding genuine pace on the flanks is the smartest play here.
