Rangers have turned down an offer from Besiktas for midfielder Nico Raskin, even as speculation continues to swirl around the Belgian's future at Ibrox, while fellow squad member Aasgaard appears close to sealing a switch to Anderlecht.
Raskin, 25, has emerged as one of the most closely watched names in the current transfer window following an impressive showing at the World Cup that has elevated his profile across Europe. Turkish side Besiktas moved to test Rangers' resolve with a bid for the midfielder, but the offer was swiftly rejected by the Scottish club, who appear determined not to be rushed into a sale.
The interest has not been without consequence on the pitch. Raskin has been absent from Rangers' last two fixtures as talk of a possible departure intensified, though manager Derek McInnes has been keen to stress that the player's conduct throughout the saga has been exemplary.
"Until an offer comes in that the club need to consider, Nico just has to knuckle down and train," McInnes said earlier this week, addressing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his midfielder.
The Rangers boss went further in outlining his confidence that Raskin would remain professional regardless of how the transfer saga unfolds, pointing to the player's previous contributions to the team as evidence of his character.
"I've no doubts that, if the window closes and Nico's still a Rangers player, he'll give brilliant service as he's done previously," McInnes added.
McInnes also acknowledged that the attention Raskin has attracted is a natural consequence of his ability, framing the situation as a reflection of the quality within his squad rather than a distraction to be feared.
"He's getting interest because he's a good player. I want to work with good players. We just need to wait and see how things develop," the manager said, suggesting that Rangers are prepared to let the situation play out rather than make a hasty decision.
The rejection of the Besiktas bid indicates that Rangers value Raskin highly and may be holding out for a larger offer, or simply prefer to keep hold of a player who has become an increasingly important figure in the squad. His performances on the international stage during the World Cup have clearly not gone unnoticed by clubs beyond Turkey, and further approaches before the window closes cannot be ruled out.
While the Raskin situation remains unresolved, Rangers look set to lose another player from their ranks, with Aasgaard reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Belgian outfit Anderlecht. Details of the proposed transfer remain limited, but the move would mark another departure for a club already navigating significant squad turnover during this window.
For now, attention will remain fixed on whether a fresh bid for Raskin materializes before the transfer deadline, and how Rangers respond if one does. McInnes' comments suggest the club is comfortable holding firm on their valuation, banking on the midfielder's professionalism to see the situation through without disruption to the first-team squad.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport Football.