Rangers face losing battle over Emmanuel Fernandez as Arsenal handed William Saliba blow
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Credit: Imago Tue 2 June 2026 10:45, UK Rangers are facing the prospect of losing star centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez just 12 months on from his arrival from Peterborough United.The Gers signed the 24-year-old on a £3.5million deal in the summer of 2025, a transfer that raised plenty of eyebrows in the Scottish Premiership. Doubters have since been silenced.With six goals in 33 appearances, Fernandez is a danger at both ends of the field, attracting interest from all across Europe and gaining traction on the international stage with Nigeria.Unsurprisingly, supporters are worried that Rangers could lose their star centre-back, especially with some big price tags being rumoured, and the alarm bells are about to start ringing even louder at Ibrox. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom.
VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUBArsenal could accelerate a move for Emmanuel FernandezIt has been widely reported that both Arsenal and Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Fernandez’s situation, with other Premier League clubs also considering a bid for the 24-year-old. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Gunners could be about to accelerate a move this summer, however, as Mikel Arteta is handed pretty disappointing news after finishing the season with a Champions League defeat to PSG.According to L’Equipe (1 June), William Saliba’s back pain has worsened, not enough to rule him out of the 2026 World Cup, but bad enough that he may require surgery ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.William SalibaGamesGoalsAssists2025-265011Although Cristhian Mosquera is a decent back-up, Arteta will need at least one more defensive signing for reinforcements on the bench, making a deal for Fernandez all the more likely this summer.Danny Rohl already has big plans for Rangers’ No.37While the rest of the world is watching to see Fernandez’s next club, Danny Rohl is planning for life with the Nigerian centre-back still at Ibrox, it would appear.Football Insider understands that he could be Rangers’ next captain after James Tavernier, showing massive trust in the new signing, but it is hardly a surprise given his performances.The manager would be foolish to include Fernandez in his long-term plans if the owners are ready to cash in on him this summer, but perhaps he hasn’t been made aware of their transfer ideas.Arsenal, obviously, would be a huge step up for the talented defender, and certainly a difficult move to turn down should the Premier League champions come knocking for his signature.
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