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Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya attracting transfer interest from top leagues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya attracting transfer interest from top leagues

Summary

Rangers' defender Olwethu Makhanya has drawn attention from clubs across Europe following his impactful performances this season. After a rough start, Rangers have secured six consecutive wins, with Makhanya playing a key role in their solid defense. He has impressed with his athleticism and composure, leading to speculation about potential offers from Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 teams next summer. His current form suggests a promising trajectory, paralleling previous transfers of Rangers players to major leagues.

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•Makhanya has helped secure six consecutive wins for Rangers.
•His performances have reinvented Rangers' defense after a shaky start.
•Interest is coming from top leagues, including the Premier League.
•Makhanya’s attributes include athleticism, calmness under pressure, and pace.
•Previous transfers indicate that Rangers may seek a significant fee for Makhanya.

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What they're saying

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Rangers' return to form before the international break has a lot to do with the defence and, in particular, the form of Olwethu Makhanya. After losing to Jablonec, it looked like the Light Blues fans were in for a long season and that there was no sign of what was to come ahead of a …
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