Championship side West Ham United are set to monitor Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez closely during an upcoming preseason fixture as the club weighs a potential move for the Super Eagles centre-back this summer, according to Football Insider.
The Hammers are looking to strengthen their defensive options as they target an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation last season, with Fernandez emerging as one of the names on their shortlist after an impressive debut campaign in Scotland.
The 24-year-old, who joined Rangers from Peterborough United, quickly established himself as a key figure in the Gers’ backline, making 33 appearances across all competitions last season and contributing six goals, underlining both his defensive solidity and his threat from set pieces. Related News United make Osimhen dream summer target Yohanna may make Brighton debut against Villa Osimhen not fit to be Eagles captain — Adepoju
Fernandez is expected to feature when Rangers face West Ham in their final preseason fixture before the Scottish Premiership campaign begins against Dundee United on July 31, a match that could give West Ham’s recruitment team the chance to assess him at close quarters.
