Giovanni van Bronckhorst faces Rangers crisis as Bologna swoop for Raskin.
The lights at Ibrox Stadium dimmed to an eerie darkness as the final whistle blew.
Rangers’ 2-1 loss to Aberdeen had sealed their fate in the Scottish Premiership title race, leaving Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side 17 points adrift of Celtic.
Their woes, however, go beyond the pitch. Rangers’ midfielder, Rabbi Matondo’s understudy, Fashion Sakala’s partner, Todd Cantwell’s replacement, 25-year-old midfielder Filip Raskin, is attracting interest from Italian club Bologna.
Raskin, a product of Rangers’ academy, has made 17 appearances for the Scottish club, scoring one goal. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with Bologna, who finished 11th in Serie A last season, looking to bolster their midfield ranks. This move would be the second high-profile signing from Scotland in recent weeks, following the transfer of 25-year-old Celtic midfielder, Reo Hatate, to Japanese club, Kawasaki Frontale.
For Rangers’ fans, Raskin’s potential departure is a harsh reminder of their club’s dwindling competitiveness in European competitions. The Scottish Premiership giants have failed to qualify for the Champions League since 2010, and their participation in the Europa League has been a struggle. The loss of a promising young player like Raskin would be a significant blow to their hopes of returning to the top tier in European football.
According to sources, Bologna are in the process of finalizing a deal for Raskin, with negotiations expected to conclude in the coming weeks. The Scottish club will have to weigh up the financial gain from the sale against the loss of a player who has developed through their youth system. As Raskin’s future remains uncertain, van Bronckhorst will face a significant challenge in finding a suitable replacement for the departing midfielder.
With the summer transfer window set to open on June 10th, Rangers will have to move quickly to secure a new midfielder. The signing of a young, dynamic player like Raskin would be a coup for the Scottish club, but it remains to be seen whether they will be able to keep hold of him.
Raskin has made 17 appearances for Rangers, scoring one goal.
This would be the second high-profile signing from Scotland in recent weeks, following Reo Hatate’s transfer to Kawasaki Frontale.
Rangers have failed to qualify for the Champions League since 2010.
Key Takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Rangers be able to keep hold of Raskin?
It remains to be seen whether Rangers will be able to keep hold of Raskin, with Bologna understood to be in advanced talks.
What is Raskin’s record at Rangers?
Raskin has made 17 appearances for Rangers, scoring one goal.
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