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Interest in Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez is rapidly growing across Europe, with German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen now monitoring the defender alongside Premier League sides Chelsea and Arsenal, Footynaija reports.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough campaign at Rangers, transforming from a squad option into a regular starter during the 2025-26 season. Injuries within the Rangers defence handed Fernandez an unexpected opportunity, and he has responded with mature performances, aerial dominance and an impressive return of goals from central defence.
🚨🇳🇬 Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has reportedly agreed to play for Nigeria and could be called up in the next international games. pic.twitter.com/7gdt3RX0Gs
— GNB OFFICIAL (@GHNaijaBallers) February 16, 2026
His rise represents one of football’s more unusual development paths. Earlier in his career, Fernandez struggled for consistent minutes after moving to Peterborough United, spending time on loan at Barnet in England’s lower divisions. He later gained attention by helping Peterborough lift the EFL Trophy against Birmingham City, a moment now viewed as a turning point in his progress.
Rangers signed him in 2025 for a relatively modest fee, but his value has risen sharply following a string of commanding displays that earned him a monthly club award earlier this year. Scouts from across Europe have since tracked his development closely, while reports also suggest Bayern Munich are among clubs keeping watch.
🚨🔴 Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly scouting Rangers center-back Emmanuel Fernandez, with potential moves being considered for the end of the season 😳✅
— Goaldata – Arsenal Zone (@ArsenalZNE) February 17, 2026
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Fernandez’s performances have not gone unnoticed internationally either. The towering defender is regarded as a potential future addition to the Nigeria national team, placing him firmly on the Super Eagles’ radar.
Despite growing transfer speculation, Rangers remain under little pressure to sell. Fernandez is contracted until 2029, and no formal offers have yet been submitted. However, with interest building from England and Germany, the summer transfer window could present a defining moment in the late bloomer’s rapidly accelerating career trajectory.
