Ajax are being linked with a move for Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez as the Dutch giants assess central defensive options for next season.
The 24-year-old centre-back, who holds both Nigerian and English nationality, is currently valued at around €9.00m, with his situation at Ibrox attracting attention due to the lack of publicly listed contract expiry details, raising the prospect he could become a free agent if no new deal is agreed.
Fernandez, born in London on 20 November 2001, has established himself as a right-footed central defender of imposing stature, standing at 1.98m. He wears the number 37 shirt for Rangers and has been operating in the Scottish Premiership, where his performances have begun to draw interest from outside Scotland, including from Eredivisie side Ajax.
The latest rumour, logged on 21 April 2026, links the Glasgow club and the Amsterdam side without a confirmed fee or timeline, and the reported probability of the move remains listed as “?”. That uncertainty has not quelled speculation that Ajax could look to exploit any contractual ambiguity, with the possibility of negotiating a cut‑price deal or positioning themselves should he run down his current terms and be available as a free agent.
Fernandez, who is registered on Transfermarkt with dual nationalities of Nigeria and England, is yet to be tied at senior international level and continues to build his reputation at club level with Rangers FC. Detailed contract information, including his date of arrival at Ibrox and expiry date, has not been disclosed.
While there are no confirmed figures beyond his €9.00m market valuation and no formal agreement between Rangers and Ajax at this stage, a switch to the Eredivisie would represent a significant step in Fernandez’s career, potentially offering a bigger European platform and shaping his long-term prospects at both club and international level if the move materialises.
