Hull City made an attempt to sign Nicolas Raskin, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The player has decisively rejected an offer from the newly-promoted Premier League club, even with a substantial financial proposal on the table. Reports from the Daily Record indicate that Hull was willing to meet Rangers’ asking price, but Raskin’s camp quickly halted negotiations, as he is not interested in a move to the MKM Stadium.
Raskin Rejects Hull City; Rangers Hold Out for Higher Fee
This leaves Hull in a difficult position. According to TEAMtalk and the Yorkshire Post, they presented a bid between £12m and £14m. However, Rangers are insisting on a fee exceeding £20m, creating a significant disparity in valuations. While Hull may be flush with funds from their promotion, they face a tough challenge if they believe another approach will persuade Raskin to consider the switch. Financial incentives alone aren’t enough; the player is aiming for elite European competition, and his representatives are actively seeking a move to a higher-profile setting.
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Why the Urgency for Raskin?
Raskin’s ambition is evident when looking back over the past year. He enjoyed an exceptional season, amassing six goals and seven assists in 33 Scottish Premiership matches during the 2025/26 campaign, while also accumulating nearly 2,800 minutes of play. He finished as the highest-rated player in the Rangers squad with an average rating of 7.54. In addition, he made eight appearances in the Europa League, solidifying his role as a key player at Ibrox.
His impressive form continued onto the international stage, where he started every group match for Belgium at the World Cup. His standout performance against the USA, where Belgium triumphed 4-1 on July 4, garnered attention from clubs across the continent. Now, various teams including Real Betis, Atalanta, Bologna, and Tottenham Hotspur are closely observing his situation, along with several established Premier League clubs and teams from La Liga and Serie A.
What Should Rangers Do Next?
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Nico Raskin of Rangers is seen during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Rangers FC and AS Roma at Ibrox Stadium on November 06, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
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Rangers must hold their ground firmly. Selling a 25-year-old international following the most successful season of his career for a £14m deal from a newly promoted club makes little sense. Hull City may be a respectable team, but they are not the kind of club that should attract a player of Raskin’s caliber at this point in his career.
Furthermore, for Rangers, the challenge lies in finding a suitable replacement. Derek McInnes is undertaking a complex rebuilding process at Ibrox, and Raskin has been pivotal in that midfield setup. Losing him without a ready-made replacement could disrupt the team’s balance, regardless of the financial benefits.
From Raskin’s perspective, his position is entirely reasonable. At 25, following a quarter-final appearance at the World Cup, he is weighing offers from clubs competing in the Champions League and other prominent European leagues. It’s well understood within Glasgow that the Scottish Premiership was always meant to be a stepping stone in his career.
A sale for over £20m to a club like Betis or Atalanta would provide Raskin with the platform he seeks while also delivering a significant financial boost to Rangers. They should reject Hull’s offer and wait for a more suitable bid from a reliable top-half or European club. Anything less would undervalue a player who has earned his place on the international stage and could command a higher price as the transfer deadline approaches.