Rangers Midfielder Raskin Emerges as Bologna Transfer Target

The summer window is barely creaking open and already the rumour mill is churning out some intriguing moves north of the border. GoalZaza has learned that Serie A outfit Bologna have opened preliminary discussions with Rangers regarding the future of midfielder Nicolas Raskin. The Belgian international, who arrived at Ibrox with a reputation for tidy possession and sharp transitional play, is now attracting serious attention from Italy.But it is not just the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara that has its eyes on Glasgow. Sources indicate that Premier League sides are also circling the Gers engine room. For a player who has shown flashes of tactical flexibility, capable of sitting in front of a back four or pushing higher up the pitch, a move to a top flight outfit feels like a natural progression.And it is not just the Rangers midfield that could be raided. There is fresh chatter that a Scotland international goalkeeper could be heading to one of the Premier League giants. You have to ask yourself: when the elite come calling for a shot stopper, does the Ibrox hierarchy have the stomach to resist Squeaky bum time for the recruitment team, you would imagine.Bologna, a club with a keen eye for value and a history of developing talent, see Raskin as someone who can offer balance in the middle of the park. His ability to break lines with a pass and his willingness to engage in the dirty work make him an ideal fit for a side that likes to control the tempo but does not shy away from a scrap.For Rangers, losing a player of Raskin's calibre mid window would sting. But in the modern game, every player has a price. If the figures stack up and the player wants the move, it would be a classic case of the Scottish giants cashing in while the stock is high.The next few weeks will tell us whether this is just early window noise or the real deal. Either way, the market for Rangers' talent is clearly alive and kicking.