Relegated Hammers keep close tabs on Nigeria international Emmanuel Fernandez

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Championship side West Ham United are planning to closely evaluate Rangers’ newly capped Nigerian international defender Emmanuel Fernandez during a crucial upcoming pre-season friendly.

West Ham United are set to closely monitor Glasgow Rangers center-back Emmanuel Fernandez during their upcoming pre-season encounter as they weigh a summer transfer swoop.

The Hammers’ recruitment team intends to use the friendly fixture to assess the 24-year-old at close quarters. The London club is determined to reshape its defensive line following relegation to the Championship last term.

The towering Nigerian international enjoyed a spectacular debut campaign at Ibrox after his modest move from Peterborough United.

Standing at 6ft 5in, Fernandez established himself as a dominant presence, registering 33 competitive appearances, keeping twelve clean sheets, and netting six goals.

His exceptional form earned him the Rangers Player of the Year accolade and a place in the SPFL Team of the Season.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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