Nicolas Raskin:Leeds United has signed deal for agreed terms with Rangers Belgium international midfielder

Leeds United and Aston Villa are among the clubs interested in Nicolas Raskin, TEAMtalk understands, while Rangers have revealed the transfer fee they would need to sell “the best midfielder in Scotland”.

Raskin has established himself as an important player for Rangers since his move from Standard Liege in January 2023. The Belgium international midfielder scored one goal and gave one assist in 31 matches in all competitions for the Gers in the 2023-24 campaign and has found the back of the net twice and provided six assists in 39 appearances so far this season.

The 24-year-old midfielder made his debut for Belgium during the international break. Raskin came off the bench 10 minutes from time in the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat to Ukraine in Murcia last week.

The Rangers midfielder started against Ukraine in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League – Play-offs A/B tie on Sunday. Raskin got a standing ovation for Belgium after his full senior international debut. The match was attended by a host of top European sides, who were scouting for the next best players.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Rangers will do well to hold onto the 24-year-old this summer as his performances against Celtic and in the Europa League have put him firmly on the radar of clubs in major European leagues.

Premier League duo Villa and Brentford have been impressed with Raskin, who has made 22 starts in the Scottish Premiership and eight starts in the Europa League this season.

Leeds, who are aiming to clinch automatic promotion from the Championship, have also taken a shine to the Belgian.

TEAMtalk understands that clubs in Germany and Italy are monitoring the Rangers midfielder as well.

Rangers will ask for a premium for the former Gent prospect as he is contracted until the summer of 2027 and is a key component of their side.