Nico Raskin will not be leaving Rangers before the end of the Turkish transfer window on Friday night.
The Rangers Review understands clubs have made tentative enquiries for the midfielder in recent days. But no serious offer has been tabled and Ibrox chiefs firmly expect Raskin to remain in Glasgow this term.
Turkish giants Besiktas and Fenerbahce have been linked with a move for Raskin before the close of business. The Rangers Review revealed that FC Copenhagen had explored a move earlier this month before we confirmed that the Belgian international had no intention of leaving the club despite being left out of the Old Firm draw with Celtic.
Raskin’s future has been thrown into doubt once again in recent days after he was left out of the squad for the Premiership fixture with Hearts. Boss Russell Martin addressed the situation with Raskin at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning and outlined the challenge the 24-year-old faces to regain a starting spot at Ibrox.
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“No, I just said I think everyone needs to be on the pitch with trust and feeling and clarity, Martin said. “And that's it. And I think the most important thing is that Nico knows why. The players know why. And we want to move forward.
“And we have to win football matches now. And he's part of a squad in training that needs to help that and put himself back in the squad and the team to help us win matches.
“Well, it is resolved because he's still here and he's training with the group now. So it's fine. It's never a personal thing. It's always professional. My job is to do what I feel is best for the team, for the club. It's not about me. It's not about Nico. It's about everyone.
“We've got a really good group now, a really good squad. We're so happy with it. After the transfer window shut, I think we're in such a stronger position. I'm really excited about what this group can go on achieving now.”
