WOLVES are reportedly weighing up a stunning summer transfer swoop for Rangers star Nicolas Raskin – hoping to fight off rivals Aston Villa.
The Ibrox midfielder’s stock has risen sharply this year, as he finished the season in fine form for Gers before impressing for Belgium in their World Cup qualifiers earlier this month.
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Raskin, 24, won the Light Blues’ player of the season award and the club would no doubt demand a club record fee from whoever tries to tempt him away from Glasgow.
Calvin Bassey was sold to Ajax for a fee north of £18million in 2023, and Raskin still has two years remaining on his current deal.
New Rangers head coach Russell Martin wants to build his team around Raskin and is making a pitch for the player to sign a bumper new contract with improved financial terms.
Doing so would put the Ibrox side in a strong negotiating position should Wolves, Aston Villa or indeed another club come calling.
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According to the Daily Record, Wolves have been tracking Raskin for 18 months and despite a summer of upheaval at Molineux, he remains high on their list of summer transfer targets.
Midlands rivals Villa have also been credited with interest in the midfielder, a move that could see him link up with Scotland hero John McGinn.
Raskin joined for £1.7m Gers in 2023 as Michael Beale‘s second signing of the January transfer window that year.
The player himself has publicly said he wants to stay with Rangers.
He was asked about his future and his thoughts on a new boss at the end of last season.
And Raskin said: “I’ve been enjoying myself this season and it’s not so often that you can enjoy yourself at a club.
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“So I’m really happy here, two more seasons in my contract. as Long as the club wants me, I’ll be here and we’ll see what happens.
“I like Barry [Ferguson], but it’s not my decision.
“The thing is we need to be successful next season. So it’s going to be who’s coming in and how do we do that? How do we be successful?
“Barry’s been great for me and my statistics can show it. I’ve been much more efficient and going forward for the team.
“So Barry’s been great for me. I think he’s a great guy.
“It’s going to be a big change in the summer. So who knows what’s going to happen? I don’t know.
“So let’s just wait and see.”
