Nico Raskin could LEAVE Ibrox as Rangers open to offers as Turkish clubs eye cut-price deal – with LOAN exit an option

RANGER would welcome Turkish bids for Nico Raskin before tonight’s signing deadline.

And SunSport can reveal Ibrox chiefs are even willing to entertain LOAN deal offers to get the Belgian international out.

2

2

Raskin, 24, is back training with the Gers’ first-team after peace talks with boss Russell Martin, as we first revealed earlier this week.

But Martin told earlier today how the midfielder has yet to earn the ‘trust’ of his team-mates.

As a result of that, he will NOT be involved in the squad tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Hearts.

The situation has become a major issue for Ibrox chiefs, including Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart, who back the manager.

They’re now open to offers from Turkish Super Lig giants Beskitas and Fenerbahçe who are preparing to pounce with last-gasp swoops before tonight’s midnight deadline.

And the two clubs could be encouraged by the prospect of landing Raskin on a short-term cut-price deal.

The player could yet reject any move and decide to stay and fight for his place at the club.

At his press conference earlier today, Martin was quizzed on Raskin and said: “He won’t be in the squad tomorrow.

“We have a lot of conversations, as we do with every player, but he’s back training with the squad which is a good step.

“And now, like every player, he has a duty to make sure that he earns the trust of all his other teammates and the coaching staff and the staff in the building to help us win football matches.

“It’s the same for every player here.

“We have to be on the pitch with trust and feeling and clarity. And that’s it. And I think the most important thing is that Nico knows why.

“The players know why. We all move forward and we have to win football matches now.

“And he’s part of the squad in training and needs to help with that and put himself back in the squad with the team to help us win matches.

“He’s still here and he’s training with the group now. So it’s fine. It’s never a personal thing. It’s always professional. My job is to do what I feel is best for the team, for the club. It’s not about me. It’s not about Nico. It’s about everyone.”

Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page