Danny Rohl may have a rebuilding job on his hands at Rangers this summer following James Tavernier’s exit.
Tavernier confirmed he’s leaving Rangers once his contract runs out at the end of June, making it imperative for a replacement to be signed.
There have been right-backs linked with a move to Ibrox, but no concrete steps have yet been taken towards signing them.
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Feyenoord put Emmanuel Fernandez on six-man shortlist
According to Daily Record’s Keith Jackson, Emmanuel Fernandez is admired by Feyenoord ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 16-time league winners have placed the Nigeria international on a six-man shortlist and will continue monitoring him until the end of the season.
Jackson claims that the Dutch side’s interest in the centre-back is serious and there could be an offer for him in the summer.
He also fails to rule out an Ibrox exit as the hierarchy may feel that the money is too good to turn down.
Rangers want over £25m for Fernandez, and given interest from the Premier League as well, they may well get what they want.
Jackson told the Hotline: “Manny Fernandez is on a list of six defenders Feyenoord are monitoring.
“I’m told by people in Holland that there is some serious interest.
“If that’s the case, what do Rangers do if people start bidding for Fernandez this summer?”
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If Fernandez leaves, it will be a massive blow for Rohl as he could also lose Nasser Djiga, who is on loan from Wolves.
Not having his top two centre-backs and captain ahead of next season would not be ideal, but the club need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Dundee defender Luke Graham is close to joining Rangers, and he is viewed as a long-term option for them.
He would solidify the left side of the defence and is also someone who can be relied on to bring the ball out from the back.
Chelsea youngster Aaron Anselmino was on Rangers’ radar last year, and it remains to be seen if the interest still exists.
There will be other names that emerge as we get closer to the transfer window, but there is a likelihood of two central defenders moving to Ibrox.
