Danny Rohl wants to block January exit for Nicolas Raskin
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for 24-year-old Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin in recent weeks.
Nicolas Raskin has done quite well for Rangers, and Tottenham are interested in him. According to a report by Football Insider, manager Danny Rohl is not keen on letting the player leave the club any time soon. He is prepared to block a January exit for the Belgian midfielder. The development will come as a major blow for Tottenham.
The hard-working midfielder could have been the ideal acquisition for the North London club. They need more physicality and defensive cover on the side. The Rangers midfielder has done quite well in Scotland, and he has impressed with the Belgian national team as well. He could have been the ideal partner for Joao Palhinha.
It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets. It is no secret that Tottenham need more quality and depth in the middle of the park. Raskin could have been the ideal acquisition for them. They must look at other options to improve the team now.
Spurs have lost their way after an impressive start to the season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They should look to sign quality players during the winter transfer window so that they can get their season back on track. A club of their stature is expected to secure Champions League qualification, and they will hope to fight for trophies as well. The Belgian would have helped them improve.
Raskin could be tempted
Meanwhile, the opportunity to join Tottenham would have been exciting for the Rangers star as well. It would have been a major step up in his career. He will look to prove himself at the highest level, and joining the Premier League could be an exciting opportunity. It remains to be seen whether he decides to force an exit from the Scottish club in future.
Totten North London clubham are a big club, and they have a quality squad. The have a top-quality manager like Thomas Frank as well. They have recently won a European trophy, and most players will be attracted to the idea of joining them. It remains to be seen whether Raskin can secure a big move in the near future.