Tottenham transfer news: Tottenham Hotspur have seen enough. For the last year and a half, the club’s recruitment team has quietly kept tabs on Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin. The North London side sent scouts to watch him regularly in Scotland and Europe. Now, it looks like that long tracking mission could turn into a serious summer bid.
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs intensify pursuit of Rangers star Nico Raskin after 18-month scouting mission
The 25-year-old midfielder just enjoyed a massive boost to his reputation. He played a key role for Belgium during their 2026 World Cup run in North America. Big performances on the global stage always get people talking, and Raskin suddenly has plenty of eyes on him. He refused to speak to reporters about his future while across the Atlantic. He wanted to focus entirely on his country until Spain finally knocked Belgium out.
Now that his tournament is over, the reality of the transfer market takes over. The chance to play in the Premier League is hard to turn down. Spurs hold a massive advantage here because they have 18 months of detailed data on the player. They know exactly how he fits.
What the Belgian brings to the table
Raskin had an excellent season in Glasgow. He played 33 Scottish Premiership matches, acting as the main engine in the middle of the pitch. He did not just sit back and defend. Six goals and seven assists show he can push forward and hurt teams in the final third. That sort of box-to-box energy is exactly what Roberto de Zerbi looks for. He needs someone who handles pressure easily when the opposition presses high.
The battle over the price tag
Getting him out of Ibrox will not be cheap. Rangers know they hold all the cards because Raskin has a contract that runs until May 2028. They are under no pressure to sell their prized asset for pennies. Hull City tried to test the waters first. The newly-promoted side put in a formal bid somewhere between £12-14m. The Rangers hierarchy rejected that immediately.
The Scottish giants want a fixed figure closer to £20m. Peter Carrington can pay that without breaking a sweat if de Zerbi gives the green light. Spurs should move quickly before other major European teams notice the valuation and join the race.