Fabrizio Romano has dropped a bombshell update on Nicolas Raskin’s future — and the final call is out of Rangers’ hands

Nicolas Raskin’s time at Ibrox could be nearing an abrupt end. Rangers and Besiktas have reportedly reached a “verbal agreement in principle” over the sale of the Belgian midfielder, with the Turkish club just one crucial step away from securing his signature.

The Romano Confirmation That’s Set Ibrox Talking

The update comes from none other than transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, whose track record on breaking deals makes this news impossible to ignore. Posting on X, Romano confirmed:

“EXCLUSIVE: Besiktas reach verbal agreement in principle with Rangers for Nicolas Raskin. Deal now depends on player’s decision but talks underway.”

In other words, the clubs have effectively agreed terms — but everything now hinges on one final, crucial factor: whether Raskin himself wants to go.

McInnes Breaks His Silence on the Speculation

The update follows comments from Rangers boss Derek McInnes, who had already acknowledged growing interest in his midfielder before news of the verbal agreement broke. Speaking about the swirling transfer talk, McInnes was full of praise for Raskin’s professionalism amid the uncertainty:

“Nico has been first class, I’ve said that on record. Since he’s come back from the World Cup, he’s been good as good, trained brilliantly and with a lot of motivation. There has been a lot of chat with potential interest and a lot of conversation had with the club with prospective buyers.

“But until an offer comes in that the club needs to consider, then Nico just has to, like every other player, knuckle down and train.”

A Manager Torn Between Loyalty and Reality

McInnes made his preference clear — he wants to keep Raskin at Ibrox. But he was equally honest about the reality of the situation, acknowledging that a big enough offer changes everything:

“He’s been brilliant, and I have no doubts if the window closes and Nico is still a Rangers player, then he will give brilliant service as he has previously. He’s such a good boy, and yes, he is getting interest because he’s a good player.

“A lot of these are hypotheticals. If something comes in that the club needs to consider, then that has an impact. He’s a good player; I want to work with good players; we just need to see how that develops.”

The Ball Is Now in Raskin’s Court

With Rangers and Besiktas reportedly aligned on the framework of a deal, the situation has shifted entirely onto Raskin’s shoulders. He now faces a genuinely significant career decision: stay in Glasgow, where he’s clearly valued and admired by his manager, or pursue a fresh challenge in Istanbul.

Whatever he decides, Rangers fans are about to find out very quickly whether one of their standout midfielders is staying or going — and with a verbal agreement already in place, this saga could reach its conclusion faster than anyone expected.