Nico Raskin's best friend in football has revealed there is a lot of transfer interest in the Rangers outcast.
The Belgian international was omitted from the Rangers squad entirely for their last two matches against Celtic and Hearts.
Under-fire boss Russell Martin explained he had to 'earn the trust' of the squad last week, although he did confirm the 24-year-old was back training.
Raskin was Rangers' Player of the Year last season and also netted his first international goal for Belgium earlier this month.
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And his best mate from his homeland, Walid Cheref, who now plays for lower league club RJSK Crisnee, believes Raskin won't be short of options if he decides to leave Rangers.
He said: "We've known each other for over ten years, as we're all from Waremme. Nico has come to see me play several times.
"We have lots in common, such as our interest in combat sports.
"Football is a very strange environment. It's not always the best players who are at the top of the bill.
"Nico is proof of that at Rangers.
"His career trajectory is exceptional in any case and I know there is a lot of interest around him.
"He has a bright future ahead of him, whatever happens."
