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Rangers are NOT selling Olwethu Makhanya for £13M

Over the past 24 hours we’ve seen the headlines about Olwethu Makhanya market value soaring. Yes, yes it has. According to the Centre International d’Etude du Sport (CIES) Sports Observatory his numbers have risen from £3M to almost £12.5M, which…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 1:31 PM
Rangers are NOT selling Olwethu Makhanya for £13M
Key Things to Know
  • CIES Football Observatory data estimates Olwethu Makhanya's market value has climbed to nearly £12.5M.
  • Rangers are reportedly not expected to accept any permanent transfer bids of £13M for the defender in January.
  • Six Rangers players are ranked within the top ten market values in Scottish football by CIES.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya has seen his estimated market value rise significantly from £3M to nearly £12.5M, according to data from the CIES Football Observatory. Amid external reports suggesting Rangers could face January transfer bids of around £13M for the player, the report dismisses the likelihood of the club sanctioning a permanent sale at that price point.

The CIES figures highlight six Rangers players among the Scottish Premiership's top ten most valuable assets, with Nico Raskin valued at £15.5M. The article notes that Rangers previously rejected major bids for players like Youssef Chermiti, indicating the club is not expected to consider a £13M transfer for Makhanya.

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