Rangers Can Keep Their 24-Year-Old On One Condition: Can They Handle The Pressure?

Rangers Can Keep Their 24-Year-Old On One Condition: Can They Handle The Pressure?

Rangers are facing a major situation this summer as the Scottish Premiership title race enters its final, frantic weeks. While several European and Premier League outfits are interested in Emmanuel Fernandez, the Ibrox club remain optimistic about keeping their star man.

Mick Brown, formerly a chief scout at Manchester United, recently confirmed that Rangers have a clear path to securing the 24-year-old’s long-term loyalty through Champions League qualification. Currently trailing league leaders Hearts by a solitary point, Danny Rohl’s side prepare for a massive showdown on 4 May. Brown insists that the financial and competitive draw of Europe’s elite competition gives them the authority needed to ward off wealthy suitors.

The stats behind Emmanuel Fernandez explain why Danny Rohl views the defender as a vital part of his setup. Over 1,817 minutes of action during the 2025/2026 campaign, the Spaniard has maintained an elite FotMob rating of 7.66.

“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.”