Rangers star Emmanuel Fernandez has emerged as a surprise transfer target for both Arsenal and Chelsea this summer, according to All Nigeria Soccer.
The Light Blues made major moves in the transfer windows this season, including last summer, when they splashed just under £4m to bring in the 6ft4 central defender from Peterborough, and they currently sit two points behind league leaders Hearts following a huge 4-2 win this past weekend.
But after a mixed season of results, recent months have seen some stability emerge, and the performances of Fernandez in the centre of defence have attracted the attention of a number of top clubs across Europe.
Arsenal and Chelsea Eyeing Fernandez
Emmanuel Fernandez
Fernandez, who has been compared to Virgil Van Dijk for his style of play, has emerged as a key player under Danny Rohl alongside John Souttar in the heart of the defence, helping the team to the second-best defensive record in the league, with 21 goals conceded.
His performances have seen clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea take a close look at his situation ahead of the summer transfer window. A move is not believed to be imminent, and no talks have been held, but a final decision is expected to be made once the season concludes.
Several clubs in Europe, including Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, are understood to have shown an interest in January, and Fernandez has shown a preference to move to the Bundesliga, but Rangers blocked any mid-season deal from occurring.
Fernandez Key to Rangers
Emmanuel Fernandez Rangers
Fernandez started the season slowly at Ibrox, but in recent months he has become a regular in the side and has chipped in with five goals in 22 appearances for the Glasgow side, while also earning the Player of the Month award for January.
His size has made him a threat in both boxes, while his age and ability on the ball mean that he is capable of being key for years to come. But with big interest, Rangers will have to work hard not to lose him this summer, especially if he is keen to move on.
A move to the Premier League could be a big step up, and GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how he would adapt to the top-flight in England, and this was its response:
Emmanuel Fernandez is a physically imposing centre-back: strong in duels, aggressive aerially, and comfortable defending large spaces.
At Rangers, he shows composure in buildup and willingness to step into midfield.
In the Premier League, his athleticism suits the pace, but he’d need sharper positioning and quicker distribution under intense pressing.
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