Emmanuel Fernandez: Rangers star’s impressive stats vs Aberdeen explain Premier League interest
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Credit: Imago Sun 22 March 2026 10:00, UK Emmanuel Fernandez is reportedly attracting Premier League interest, and it is easy to see why after his performance as Rangers beat Aberdeen on Saturday.Danny Rohl’s team won 4-1 at Ibrox, closing the gap to just three points from Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership.Tochi Chukwuani got the scoring underway with a great strike from the edge of the box, before Mikey Moore added a second after half-time. Dennis Geiger’s finish saw nerves invade Ibrox, but Nicolas Raskin’s goal and James Tavernier’s stunning free-kick would ensure the points stayed with the Gers.Rangers transfer chiefs are bracing for summer interest in Fernandez and several players, with Premier League clubs reportedly prowling. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom.
VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Emmanuel Fernandez impresses vs AberdeenFootball Insider exclusively revealed this week that West Ham are interested in Fernandez amid several other Premier League sides.The 24-year-old’s performances earlier this season raised plenty of questions, but Saturday’s display showcased just how far he has come.Emmanuel Fernandezvs AberdeenMinutes played90Accurate passes56/64Chances created1Accurate long balls 5/7Tackles1Interceptions2Duels won5/9The defender has become a key part of Rohl’s backline in recent months, and he was key to preventing any slip-up against Aberdeen.Fernandez completed four clearances and a massive seven recoveries on the day, while winning the majority of his duels.On the ball, the 24-year-old was assured and confident, completing 88 per cent of his passes and firing six into the final third.It cost Rangers £3million to sign Fernandez from Peterborough in the summer – a deal that received a significant amount of questions. 👏 Emmanuel Fernandez has been voted Men’s Player of the Month for January, sponsored by @PipelineEnergyS.🛡️ Rangers conceded just the solitary league goal last month and Fernandez’s displays at the heart of defence was a contributing factor. pic.twitter.com/hqYKeEjVm8— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 9, 2026 View Tweet But the centre-back’s form has answered those questions emphatically, with his first senior call-up for Nigeria this week proving a worthy reward.How much could Rangers get for Fernandez?Rangers will not be willing to roll over for a team looking to sign Fernandez in the summer transfer window, even if the player wants the move.The defender is under contract until 2029, with there reportedly being an option to extend the deal a further 12 months on top of that. Rangers’ record sale – Calvin Bassey – joined Ajax in a deal worth £19.6m in 2022 – a fee in the region that decision-makers would likely hope to accept for Fernandez.
But at 24, the defender still has plenty of room to grow, and could even see a more significant fee arrive at Ibrox in the coming years. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Rangers Insider Access Get the full story from Ibrox and Auchenhowie with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Govan.