Aston Villa retain an interest in signing Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin. The club's scouting department continues to monitor the Belgian, who is viewed as a likely target for the Premier League next year.
Those close to the 25-year-old believe a move to England's top division is his probable destination in 2027. Raskin, a Belgium international, has been on Villa's radar for some time as they look to strengthen their midfield options.
Hull City's rejected bid
Rangers turned down a £12 million offer from Hull City for Raskin during the summer transfer window. That rejection indicates the Scottish club's valuation of the player and suggests any future move would require a significant fee. Villa have not made a formal bid, but their sustained interest is noted.
Former Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has spoken about Raskin's value. "He expects the midfielder to be 'an asset' to the Ibrox club," Broadfoot said.
Villa's interest comes as the team sits 16th in the Premier League with four points from their opening five matches. Their next challenge is a home fixture against fourth-placed Brentford on Saturday.
Despite their league position, Unai Emery's side are in strong recent form, having won four of their last five matches across all competitions. This positive run includes a 3-1 victory away to Sevilla last week. The full squad details and performance data are available on our squad and stats pages. The club's focus remains on improving their league standing while also planning for future reinforcements like Raskin.
This story first appeared at BBC Sport Football
