Emmanuel Fernandez still on BVB's radar? – Exit from Glasgow possible | OneFootball

With Joane Gadou, Borussia Dortmund have secured the services of a promising centre-back talent for just under €20 million, taking the squad spot of Niklas Süle, who has retired. Further changes in central defence are probably no longer absolutely necessary, but they also cannot be completely ruled out.

Because two Dortmund centre-backs are clearly attracting interest elsewhere — Nico Schlotterbeck, who can trigger a release clause until mid-July and is being linked with Real Madrid, and Luca Reggiani, who was recently linked with Inter Milan — BVB officials led by sporting director Ole Book are right to keep an eye on the market, even if a departure for Reggiani appears unlikely and Borussia would also prefer to keep Schlotterbeck in black and yellow.

One candidate who could become an option if needed is Emmanuel Fernandez, who has been mentioned repeatedly for some time as a potential new signing for BVB. The defender is under contract with Rangers until 2029, but is still considered a possible transfer candidate this summer.

Three international caps for Nigeria

Several Premier League clubs, as well as teams such as Ajax, Feyenoord and Club Brugge, are said to be interested in Fernandez. Although he was born in London, he made his debut for Nigeria in March thanks to his roots and has now earned three senior international caps.

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The Daily Record has now once again named BVB, alongside Bayer Leverkusen, as an interested club in the 24-year-old, who at 1.98 metres tall is especially dominant in the air. In the short term, however, a Dortmund move for Fernandez and talks with Rangers seem highly unlikely. And over the course of the summer transfer window, it would probably only happen if at least one centre-back were to leave BVB first.

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