Rangers transfer saga could reignite as Turkish club prepare fresh Nico Raskin approach after scouting mission
Turkish giants step up interest in Belgian midfielder as scouts sent to watch him on international duty
Rangers could be bracing themselves for another transfer battle over Nico Raskin, with Turkish giants Besiktas reportedly stepping up their interest ahead of the January window.
The Istanbul giants are understood to have kept the Belgian midfielder firmly on their radar after missing out on his signature earlier this summer.
According to Turkish outlet KartalHaber, Besiktas sent scouts to monitor Raskin in international action as the Red Devils secured a 2-1 Nations League victory over Turkey on Thursday.
The 25-year-old featured for the full 90 minutes, lining up alongside high-profile names Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans before being replaced in stoppage time.
His latest national team appearance is understood to be part of Besiktas' continued assessment, with the Turkish Super Lig club now considering a fresh approach to the Ibrox side when the winter transfer window opens.
Raskin was among the players whose futures came under the microscope following Rangers' failure to secure European football this season, with interest in the player though to have extended beyond Turkey to clubs in Italy, Spain and England.
Despite that attention, no agreement was reached before the summer deadline and Raskin remained in Glasgow. However, Besiktas appear unwilling to abandon their pursuit, with fresh reports claiming they are preparing to initiate discussions with Rangers over a possible mid-season transfer.
Raskin remains tied down at Ibrox until the summer of 2028, meaning the Light Blues are under no immediate pressure to sell and would be in a strong negotiating position if the Turks firm up their interest with a permanent offer.
Whether Besiktas are prepared to meet Rangers' valuation remains to be seen, but Raskin's future could once again become a major talking point when the transfer window reopens.
What has been said about Nico Raskin’s future at Rangers?
In an interview with Sky Sports in late October, Raskin admitted he had considered leaving Rangers following the 2026 World Cup, but stressed that he was not actively pushing for a move.
He said: “Of course, when you're an ambitious player, you want to keep going higher and higher and higher, so I thought there was a point where maybe I could try to go and get a new challenge after the World Cup. I've never been pushing for something because I'm really happy here, it's a big club.”
On the possibility of a new contract, he was less certain: “I don't know, it's not up to me. It's up to the club.”
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