An update has emerged on Glasgow Rangers and their pursuit of a deal to sign Nicolas Raskin in the January transfer window...

What's the talk?

According to The Scottish Sun, the Light Blues are preparing to submit another offer to sign the Standard Liege gem, who is out of contract in the summer, on a permanent deal this month, after failing in their last attempt.

The report claims that talks are 'ongoing' between the two parties as Ross Wilson attempts to secure Michael Beale's second signing as Rangers manager, following on from Todd Cantwell's move to Ibrox from Norwich.

Belgian media, via The Sun, have stated that a four-and-a-half-year contract is in place for the 21-year-old central midfielder, who has already completed a medical with the Gers, but Liege are still holding out for a €2m (£1.8m) to sanction an exit this month.

Bye-bye Scott Arfield

The signing of Raskin, alongside Cantwell, and the contract situation of a number of Michael Beale's current midfield options could represent a changing of the guard at Ibrox this year.

Ryan Jack, Steven Davis, and Scott Arfield are all out of contract at the end of the campaign and the arrival of a new player in that position could allow the club to part ways with at least one, if not all, of the experienced trio.

Therefore, bringing the Liege maestro to Glasgow this month could signal the end of Arfield's playing career at Rangers as it would allow Wilson and Beale to part ways with the Canadian international in the summer.

The former Burnley man has been a fine servant to the Gers over the years, and could still be a useful option between now and the end of the season, but his form in the Premiership this season has been concerning at times.

In the Scottish top-flight, the 34-year-old has averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.78 across 20 appearances - completing 79% of his attempted passes and losing 67% of his individual duels.

He has created 0.7 chances and made 0.9 tackles and interceptions per match for the Light Blues and Raskin could offer more at both ends of the pitch, if the maestro can adapt to Scottish football.

The 21-year-old Belgian talent, who was once hailed as a "pitbull" by journalist Bob Faesen, has averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.01 across 16 Pro League appearances this season - completing 84% of his passes and winning 58% of his battles.

Raskin has created 1.1 chances and completed 3.7 tackles and interceptions per outing and his statistics in Belgium indicate that the gem has the potential to take over from the experienced Arfield as a regular member in the squad - allowing the 34-year-old to move on upon the expiry of his contract in the summer.