Sell Raskin for €12m and reinvest

If a €12m bid arrives for Nico Raskin this summer, I'm inclined to take it. He's served us, but injuries and form dips mean his market value isn't going to skyrocket here.

Why €12m is a fair price

To be fair, €12m feels about right given the context. You can argue it might rise if we lift trophies, but Raskin's time at Rangers has been hit and miss. There have been long spells out through injury and inconsistent runs of form that have dented his valuation. The comparison to a potential €25m fee is unrealistic — that's Bassey-level money and not where Nico sits right now.

Squad planning: what to do with the cash

If the board offer that kind of money in the summer, bite their hands off. Rohl could use the funds to bring in three younger midfielders and rebalance the squad. It isn't about short-term sentiment; it's about reinvesting into players who might develop and pay bigger dividends later. We don't need to gamble on an uncertain rise in price when we could strengthen depth and future resale value instead.

Raskin's role and why he suits being sold

Nico is a very good CDM and that's his clear strength — his best performances, including from Belgium, show defensive midfield qualities. Under Rohl he's used as one of two CDMs in a 4-2-3-1, sitting when defending and pushing into a pivot when we have the ball. That specialization makes him useful, but also means his ceiling as an asset is narrower than a more complete, box-to-box midfielder like Dahl, who many feel could command a higher fee in future.

Finally, there's the timing. Beale once negotiated a €1.3m deal to sign Raskin before he became a free agent in Belgium — different situations, I know — but the point stands: get value when you can. Best of luck to the lad at the World Cup and beyond, but from a club perspective, selling for €12m and reinvesting feels the sensible route.

Written by LAUDRUPHAGI: 23 February 2026