Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has played down speculation linking him with a departure from Ibrox in the summer transfer window, insisting that he is focused on winning the Premiership title this season.

Fernandez's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with the likes of Arsenal, West Ham United and Feyenoord credited with an interest in the Nigeria international.

The 24-year-old has enhanced his reputation as a prolific defender, recording six goals in 28 appearances this season and also finding the back of the net on his full debut for Nigeria.

Fernandez's rise has been remarkable, considering he was featuring for Peterborough United in the third tier of English football less than a year ago.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Rangers' upcoming fixture against Motherwell, Fernandez made it clear that external noise has not distracted him.

"I don't really read into stuff like that. I just like to focus on the job I'm doing here. If there's noise going on, I am happy for the noise, it's a great achievement, I guess, something that you can look to knowing that you are doing well," Fernandez told reporters. 

"But right now, I am focused on taking it game by game, and winning the title, and bringing it back for this club because I love it here. "