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View: Early Rangers cash-in could bank £27m profit for 49ers as PL vultures circle

Rangers may be braced for offers after Olwethu Makhanya's early Ibrox success. The centre-back completed a £3million move to the Gers from MLS side Philadelphia

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:10 AM
View: Early Rangers cash-in could bank £27m profit for 49ers as PL vultures circle
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers are backed to potentially make £27m in profit if they sell Olwethu Makhanya for £30m amid growing transfer interest.
  • Makhanya joined Rangers from Philadelphia Union on a permanent four-year deal for a reported £3m fee.
  • Scouts from Brentford and Sunderland monitored Makhanya during Rangers' 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, with Sevilla and Bologna also tracking him.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya is drawing widespread transfer interest and has been backed to potentially generate a £27 million profit if sold for £30 million. Premier League sides Brentford and Sunderland reportedly sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old during Rangers' 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, while Sevilla and Bologna are also monitoring his progress.

Makhanya joined Rangers from MLS side Philadelphia Union in a permanent £3 million transfer on a four-year deal. While Jacob Raw argues that selling the centre-back in January would be a poor decision despite the massive potential windfall, he suggests the club could instead look to move on players such as John Souttar.

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