Rangers new boy Nicolas Raskin will NOT make his debut at Tynecastle tonight.
The Belgium Under-21 ace checked into Ibrox after sealing a £1.75move from Standard Liege on transfer deadline day. But Gers chiefs are still waiting for his work permit papers to be signed off by the Home Office, meaning he won't be part of Michael Beale's squad for this evening's third-v-second clash with Hearts in Gorgie.
However, Record Sport understands Gers chiefs are fully confident he will be registered in time for Saturday's showdown with Ross County. The VISA hold-up is a "mere formality" according to a senior Ibrox insider and the Light Blues faithful heading to Ibrox this weekend will hope to finally get a glimpse of their new midfield ace in action. However, given the fact Raskin has not kicked a first-team ball for two-and-a-half months after being jettisoned from Liege boss Ronny Deila’s squad following a contract row, the likelihood is that he will have to settle for a place on the bench against the Staggies while he builds up his fitness levels.
