Rangers 'set' to offer Nicolas Raskin new deal amid interest
The Belgian has been linked with clubs in England and his former manager Philippe Clement even suggested he is ready to sign for a top half Premier League side after emerging as a leading player in the Gers squad last season.
Raskin is currently contracted at Ibrox until 2027, meaning he would be heading into next summer's break with just a year left on his deal.
The Scottish Sun is reporting new manager Russell Martin is keen to build his team around the 24-year-old and, as such, wants him tied down on a new contract.
Sporting director Kevin Thelwell is on the same page and is ready to sanction an offer.
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Thelwell, along with the new US owners, want a far better player trading model in place. And committing Raskin to a new deal would be one step towards that.
It would mean any interested clubs would then be aware they would be required to make a significant offer to prise him away.
Discussions are yet to take place between Rangers chiefs and Raskin's representatives, but they are in the offing.
It is believed the Belgium international is happy at Ibrox and keen to prolong his stay.
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