Expert: Rangers 'confident' they can stop Danny Rohl favourite from quitting Ibrox

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(Credit: Imago) Emmanuel Fernandez: Rangers ‘confident’ they can block exit on one condition Tue 21 April 2026 12:15, UK Emmanuel Fernandez could be set to remain at Rangers beyond the end of the season if they qualify for Champions League football by winning the Scottish Premiership.The 24-year-old has become a crucial player under Danny Rohl this season, attracting interest from a number of clubs in Europe and in the Premier League.Rangers, meanwhile, are determined to keep hold of their best players and hope the centre-back will be part of their plans for the foreseeable future.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Rangers will be confident of keeping their best players if they can win the title race.Rohl’s side are currently just one point behind league leaders Hearts and will face them on 4 May, in what could be a decisive game for Rangers’ transfer plans. 🔄 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 How do Rangers feel about selling Emmanuel Fernandez?Football Insider revealed on 18 April that Rangers will demand a “massive” fee for Fernandez, and are currently asking for a fee in excess of £20million.The centre-back was voted into the Scottish Premiership Team of the Season last week in recognition of his impressive displays in Rangers’ bid for the title.Emmanuel Fernandez2025-26 StatsAppearances28Starts26Minutes Played2355Goals6Yellow Cards2Emmanuel Fernandez’s stats for Rangers in 2025-26.

(via Transfermarkt)Rohl is determined to keep him beyond the end of the season as a result, and believes winning the league will give them the boost they need to do so.“Rangers are determined to keep hold of their best players,” Brown told Football Insider.“The best way they can do that is by winning the title, then they can qualify for the Champions League, and that gives them a great chance of keeping them.“It also gives them a better chance of recruiting new players to strengthen their squad, which they will need to be looking at as well.“So with regard to Emmanuel Fernandez, Danny Rohl sees him as a big part of his plans for the future and they are reluctant to let him go.“As with any of their top players, there will be interest from elsewhere, but they will be confident of keeping hold of him if they can win the league.“That’s easier said than done, of course, but it has to be their main goal between now and the end of the season.”Which clubs are showing an interest in Fernandez?A number of clubs in the Bundesliga have expressed an interest in Fernandez already, but English Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on developments.Football Insider revealed last month that West Ham are keeping tabs on Fernandez’s situation and could make a move if they remain in the Premier League.Credit: ImagoThe Hammers are currently just two points outside the relegation zone, and any transfer plans will depend on whether they can secure survival in the coming weeks.However, plans are already being put in place in case they do stay in the Premier League, and the addition of a new centre-back is high on their list.Konstantinos Mavropanos looks likely to leave West Ham this summer, and Fernandez is seen as a potential option to replace the Greece international. 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.