Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield has urged fans of the club to 'embrace' the potential sale of Nicolas Raskin this summer but 'get realistic' about a potential price.
The Belgian has enjoyed a productive few weeks, having put in a standout display away at Celtic before the international break and then catching the eye for his country against Ukraine.
Such impressive performances will undoubtedly garner attention in the eyes of Arfield: "With his stock soaring, it’s no wonder he’s being tipped for a big summer move," he said (Record).
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"For me, Rangers shouldn’t fear his departure - they should embrace it as a sign that the club is finally getting things right when it comes to their so-called player-trading model. Let’s be honest here: far too many players have been allowed to walk out of Ibrox far too cheaply.
"But I think the Rangers support need to be realistic about just how much Raskin will go for this summer.
"I reckon they might have to settle for something closer to the £10m mark. For a player who cost £1.5m when he signed from Standard Liege in 2023, that would still represent a hefty return.
"Yes Nico’s still got two more seasons on his Ibrox contract but he’s a defensive midfield player playing in Scotland. Of course the fact he’s now a fully fledged Belgium starter will help but he’s not the type who scores you bundles of goals.
"If an English team or one of the clubs from Saudi were to come in for him, then maybe those megabucks bids might materialise. But the reality is that for midfield players to really draw those huge offers, they need to provide a regular goal threat that Nico doesn’t quite possess.
"He’s certainly got plenty of other qualities, though."
Raskin joined Rangers under Michael Beale in 2022. He has continually shown flashes of ability and potential throughout his time at the club but has really come to the fore in recent weeks and months.
