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I know Olwethu Makhanya’s agent – this is his Rangers transfer masterplan as January calls loom

Record Sport speaks exclusively to legendary nine-in-a-row hero Richard Gough who has become a mentor for Makhanya

By Andy Newport · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Agent Rob Moore wants defender Olwethu Makhanya to remain at Rangers rather than transfer in January.
English clubs Brentford and Sunderland are reportedly monitoring the 22-year-old South African center-back.
Rangers signed Makhanya from Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union for a reported £3 million fee.

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Rangers legend Richard Gough revealed that agent Rob Moore wants defender Olwethu Makhanya to stay at Ibrox for several years rather than leave in January. The 22-year-old South African international, signed from Philadelphia Union for £3 million, has drawn early transfer interest from English clubs such as Brentford and Sunderland following impressive displays, including a 1-0 win against Celtic.

Gough, who acts as an informal mentor to Makhanya, stated that Moore prefers the center-back to play around 100 matches in Scotland before seeking a move to England. Although Gough acknowledged a massive bid could tempt Rangers, he stressed the importance of Makhanya not rushing his departure.

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I know Olwethu Makhanya’s agent – this is his Rangers transfer masterplan as January calls loom

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