According to iDiski Times, a bid for Olwethu Makhanya has been submitted by a Belgian club that will participate in Europe next season. Philadelphia Union reportedly rejected the bid from the Belgian club for Makhanya. Lorenz Köhler reports that Makhanya has told the club he wishes to move due to broken promises regarding the acceptance of offers from Europe in this transfer window. Makhanya desires a move to Europe and makes an accusation against his club of not fulfilling promises.

Philadelphia Union rejected a bid from a top Belgian club for Olwethu Makhanya, a 21-year-old center back who is a South Africa international with one cap. The club views the bid as well below its valuation of the player. It is reported that Makhanya is ready to go to Europe. Makhanya joined Philadelphia Union in July 2023 on a contract that runs until the end of 2027. He has made 13 Major League Soccer appearances this season, and his current market value according to Transfermarkt is €2.00m.