The nine-in-a-row winning skipper is a close associate of Makhanya's representative Rob Moore, and was the natural choice when the 22-year-old's team sought out a mentor for the young South African…

Former Rangers captain Richard Gough revealed that defender Makhanya's agent, Rob Moore, plans to keep the 22-year-old at Ibrox for a couple of years before pursuing a move to England. Gough spoke with the young South African centre-back as a mentor after Moore raised concerns about potential January transfer interest from English clubs following his impressive early displays for the club.
Makhanya, who joined Rangers in a £3 million transfer from MLS side Philadelphia Union, has reportedly attracted monitoring from clubs including Brentford and Sunderland. Gough praised the defender's performances, particularly in recent derby clashes against Celtic, but advised that staying in Scotland to develop further will better prepare him for an eventual high-profile transfer down south.
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