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Arsenal lead pursuit of Rangers' Fernandez - gossip
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Arsenal lead pursuit of Rangers' Fernandez - gossip

Arsenal lead the pursuit of Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, with the Gunners closely monitoring the centre-half as a potential reinforcement for their backline, with Chelsea, Everton and West Ham United also interested in the 24-year-old Nigeria international. (TeamTalk),

Published April 21, 2026 • Source: bbc.com

Arsenal lead the pursuit of Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, with the Gunners closely monitoring the centre-half as a potential reinforcement for their backline, with Chelsea, Everton and West Ham United also interested in the 24-year-old Nigeria international. (TeamTalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/transfer-news-emmanuel-fernandez-rangers-exit-chelsea-sources)

Ajax and Schalke want to sign Bailey Rice from Rangers, with the 19-year-old midfielder out of contract at the end of the season. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external (https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/2046213328259682397)

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson believes the club should be trying to keep Rice, saying the teenager has "got everything you would want in a midfielder". (Go Radio via Sun, external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16175831/barry-ferguson-begs-rangers-offer-star-new-contract/))

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says "people have to fight for positions" in his team. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16174983/celtic-oneill-kasper-schmeichel-injury-tomas-cvancara/)

Scotland defender Jack Hendry has been offered a lucrative deal by Al-Hilal as the 30-year-old prepares to leave Saudi rivals Al-Ettifaq as a free agent this summer. (Glasgow Times), external (https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/26035067.scotland-international-linked-move-al-hilal/)

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson backs striker Kevin Nisbet for a Scotland World Cup call-up. (Record - subscription required), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stephen-robinson-backs-aberdeen-star-37044749)

Robinson challenges 11-times capped Nisbet, 29, to make a late push for the World Cup. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/7000331/aberdeen-kevin-nisbet-given-scotland-world-cup-challenge/)

Aberdeen could look into extending defender Liam Morrison's loan deal from Queens Park Rangers if it was an option for next season, says Robinson. (Aberdeen Live), external (https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/aberdeen-could-extend-liam-morrison-10925469)

Captain Graeme Shinnie is happy for Aberdeen to win ugly so long as they win. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6997191/aberdeens-shinnie-happy-to-win-ugly-in-premiership-survival-fight/)

Dundee want to keep winger Charlie Reilly beyond the end of the 24-year-old's contract expiry this summer. (Courier - subscription required), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/5474601/dundee-winger-new-contract-boss-future-star-duo/)

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