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South African media have already suggested ‘even bigger’ transfer for Olwethu Makhanya from Rangers

Olwethu Makhanya has taken Rangers and the Scottish Premiership by storm. The South African defender has proven to be an excellent buy so far for the Bears from

By Scott Mason · Ibrox News

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 8:40 PM

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Olwethu Makhanya's strong form for Rangers has sparked transfer speculation in South African media.
Soccer Laduma reported that the defender's performances against Celtic could lead to a future high-profile transfer.
Makhanya was named the Scottish Premiership's Player of the Month for September.

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South African defender Olwethu Makhanya's impressive start at Rangers has already triggered speculation in South African media about a potential future move. After joining from Philadelphia Union and winning the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month award for September, South African publication Soccer Laduma suggested that strong performances against Celtic could soon attract interest from even bigger clubs.

Writer Scott Mason notes that Makhanya holds a four-year contract, providing Rangers security against any immediate transfer pressure. However, Makhanya previously revealed to iDiski Times in September that his long-term ambition is to play in one of Europe's top five leagues.

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