Interest in Makhanya - Wednesday's gossip

What the report says

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya is drawing transfer interest despite the club not being under pressure to sell him in the next 12 months, according to BBC Sport’s roundup of Scottish football gossip citing Football Insider. The 22-year-old South Africa international has reportedly attracted attention from clubs in Italy and Spain, while Brentford and Sunderland had scouts watching him in Rangers’ win over Kilmarnock on Saturday.

The report adds that Makhanya’s stock is rising for reasons beyond the current rumours. A separate study mentioned by The Herald, using TransferRoom market intelligence, highlighted him and Rangers midfielder Vanja Dragojevic as players with strong potential. That kind of recognition can increase scrutiny from clubs looking for emerging talent, particularly across major European leagues.

For Rangers, the key point is timing: the club is said to have no immediate need to cash in, which suggests any move would depend on future offers and wider squad planning. For interested clubs, Makhanya appears to fit the profile of a young centre-back with room to develop, and the presence of scouts at a live match indicates the interest is being tracked closely rather than remaining speculative.

The gossip item sits within a broader round-up of Scottish, English and European transfer talk, reflecting how quickly player valuations and interest can build during a season.