GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 10: Rangers' Emmanuel Fernandez (L) as Celtic's Daizen Maeda (R) celebrates after scoring to make it 2-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on May 10, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)
Derek McInnes will be walking into a £35m windfall when he completes his move to Ibrox.
Bayer Leverkusen are about to splash the cash on Manny Fernandez following his breakout season at Ibrox.
Fraser Fletcher of TEAMtalk is the source of the scoop/fantasy, using a near identical template to a recent claim that Arsenal were poised to sign the former Peterborough ace.
Fletcher is notorious for these type of stories.
You could substitute Nico Raskin or Youssef Chermiti into the template and come up with the same blockbuster.
He opened his Bayer Leverkusen scoop with:
Bayer Leverkusen have made fresh contacts with Rangers over the signing of highly-rated centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez in the past week, TEAMtalk understands, as the German club look to bolster their defensive options ahead of the new season.
The 24-year-old Nigerian international, who stands at 6ft4in, has enjoyed a breakout campaign at Ibrox since joining from Peterborough United last summer.
On March 25 Fletcher used the same style to break the news of interest from Arsenal:
Rangers could bank a huge total of £35million from the sale of highly-rated centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez, as interest from several top European clubs, including Arsenal, continues to mount ahead of the summer transfer window, TEAMtalk understands.
The 24-year-old defender, who joined Rangers from Peterborough United for around £3.5m last summer, is enjoying a wonderful campaign at Ibrox.
‘TEAMtalk understands’ is they key phrase.
Fletcher learned his trade at BBC Scotland. Working alongside journalistic giants like Kenny Macintyre and Tom English. Genuine heavyweights, guys that only use elasticated trousers.
After that Fletch took his skillset to Football Insider. He didn’t last long there. Even Football Insider have to draw a line at times with their constant EXCLUSIVES from every club in the UK.
It seems that Fletcher now has contacts inside Bayer Leverkusen, quickly on the phone with their recruitment plans.
FERNANDEZ- THE LATEST MYTH OUT OF IBROX
Fernandez played in 33 matches last season for the third best team in Scotland.
No-one is about to offer £35m for him.
An English Championship side might go to £5m at a push.
In his breakout season Fernandez played in four out of 14 European matches for the side that finished 32nd out of 36 in the Europa League.
When McInnes slips on his brogues he will realise that urgent work is needed on his defence.
In terms of central defenders he has Fernandez, John Souttar and Clinton Nsiala to pick from.
Dujon Sterling is the only right-back, on the other side Tuur Rommens is the only option.
In goals McInnes has to pick between Super Jack Butland and Liam Kelly.
Pre-season training starts at Murray Park on Friday with Danilo, Ross McCausland and Jose Cifuentes back to drain the wage bill.
Hahahaha! I nearly wet myself reading this one!
Do Bayer Leverkusen believe the missing piece of the jigsaw is a player who is so clumsy he runs the risk of conceding a penalty every time he makes any sort of challenge in the penalty area?
Manny Fernandez makes Calvin Bassey looks like Virgil Van Dijk! And I don’t say that lightly because Bassey is a dreadful player who is worth watching Fulham’s matches for, just to see how many times he is the one responsible for conceding a goal with his comedy defending.
Spoiler alert though – it’s usually him!
And Raskin’s off too for huge money because he provided an assist last night and it nearly resulted in a goal being scored
( Courtesy of Daily Record Sport )
Harold @ 2.17pm…
You do realise buddy that you’re keeping Daily ‘Scummy’ Record Sport in a (probably) well paid job by purchasing the scum either physically or online !
It’s ‘understood’
“Could”
If that Scummy’s mother has a cock instead of a clitoris she “Could” be his daddy, but she doesn’t so she fu**in well isn’t !!!
Nice!
Ah wee mad Fletch is he still floating about,sounds like someone put a wee bit extra inti his porridge today.
As for that breakthrough season for Fanny Fernandez,aye he had a belter of a season especially that goal he scored for us.
BOOM!
Aye he’s certainly worth 35 million embassy coupons.
Joe….Fletch would really want to give that top shelve a break, Peterborough fans are still bursting their b******s laughing at the lowlife tramps paying 3.5 million for that donkey