Tottenham eye Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin in January bid

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin as a transfer target and are expected to step up interest in the January window and into 2026 as they seek to strengthen their central midfield, sources indicate. The 24 year old Belgium international, who joined Rangers in January 2023 for about 2 million, has emerged as a player of interest as Tottenham pursue added depth under new head coach Thomas Frank.

Tottenham sit near the top of the Premier League table and have been assessing areas for reinforcement. Central midfield has been singled out as a priority despite already having several options, with Raskin viewed as a combative, technically capable option who could add ball-winning and forward drive. The midfielder has been tracked for his defensive metrics, averaging roughly 3.7 tackles per 90 minutes over the past year, along with notable interception and recovery numbers, and he has contributed both goals and assists for Rangers since his arrival.

Raskin’s situation at Rangers has been complicated this season. He was not a guaranteed starter under former manager Russell Martin and made limited league starts early on, but he has featured more frequently...