Rangers enter talks with Bayer Leverkusen over transfer of Fernandez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Rangers are reportedly in official transfer discussions with Bayer Leverkusen regarding the sale of defender Emmanuel Fernandez. The 25-year-old Nigerian international has a price tag of €25M–€30M and has attracted attention after a standout season at Ibrox. Fernandez scored five goals and contributed to 10 clean sheets in 27 league appearances last season, leading to his selection in the PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Season. Alongside Leverkusen, clubs like West Ham United and Atalanta are also monitoring the situation, which could create a competitive bidding environment. With his contract extending until June 2029, Rangers are not under pressure to sell him quickly.
- •Rangers value Fernandez at €25M–€30M amid transfer interest.
- •Fernandez scored five league goals and had ten clean sheets last season.
- •West Ham United and Atalanta are also interested in the defender.
- •Currently, Rangers have no urgent need to sell the player.
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"Rangers are in official transfer talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the sale of Emmanuel Fernandez, according to a report from Turkish transfer journalist Ekrem Konur. The 25-year-old Nigerian internati...
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