Middlesbrough and Wolves were among several clubs monitoring 22-year-old South African defender Olwethu Makhanya this summer. It was also believed that KAA Gent and RB Salzburg were tracking the defender. Makhanya moved to Rangers from Philadelphia Union for £3 million. The player's desire to make the move contributed to the final fee being lower than what the American club initially sought. One report claimed Philadelphia Union's asking price was £6 million, and it was also widely reported that an unnamed Belgian club had an offer of over €3.5 million rejected by the MLS club. Makhanya, who has one cap for South Africa, signed a contract with Rangers until June 2030. His current market value is €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt.