{"id":50744,"date":"2026-07-28T08:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/rangers-are-now-close-to-signing-their-5m-star-and-hope-to-finalize-the-deal-within-48-hours\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T08:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:32:13","slug":"rangers-are-now-close-to-signing-their-5m-star-and-hope-to-finalize-the-deal-within-48-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/rangers-are-now-close-to-signing-their-5m-star-and-hope-to-finalize-the-deal-within-48-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers are now close to signing their \u00a35m star and hope to finalize the deal within 48 hours."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/rangers-are-now-close-to-signing-their-5m-star-and-hope-to-finalize-the-deal-within-48-hours\/#Rangers_move_forward_with_signing_Oluwetu_Makanya_for_Derek_McInnes\" >Rangers move forward with signing Oluwetu Makanya for Derek McInnes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/rangers-are-now-close-to-signing-their-5m-star-and-hope-to-finalize-the-deal-within-48-hours\/#The_Rangers_are_also_poised_to_complete_the_moves_for_Amario_Cozier_and_Duberry_soon\" >The Rangers are also poised to complete the moves for Amario Cozier and Duberry soon.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/rangers-are-now-close-to-signing-their-5m-star-and-hope-to-finalize-the-deal-within-48-hours\/#Manager_McInnes_reveals_plans_for_new_contracts_Rangers_could_sign_five_players\" >Manager McInnes reveals plans for new contracts, Rangers could sign five players<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Rangers are currently in the process of signing Philadelphia Union defender Oluwetu Makhanya and hope to finalize a deal within 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Despite adding Ben Godfrey to their squad, with the defender joining on a season-long loan from Atalanta, Gers remain keen to sign a new centre-back this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Maca\u00f1a emerged as an option thanks to his performances in MLS, with the 22-year-old appearing in 29 games in the 2025 regular season, establishing himself as one of the Philadelphia Union&#8217;s most consistent performers.<\/p>\n<p>FotMob&#8217;s average game rating of 7.27 was the second-best on the team, and his defensive contributions of 10.1 per 90 ranked him first.<\/p>\n<p>Former Philadelphia Union manager Bradley Carnell was deeply impressed with the progress of the South African team, saying:<em>His growth was incredible, brave and dedicated, like a Zulu warrior. \u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Testing himself in Europe is therefore the next logical step, with a move to Ibrox looking increasingly likely.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rangers-advancing-to-sign-olwethu-makhanya-for-derek-mcinnes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_move_forward_with_signing_Oluwetu_Makanya_for_Derek_McInnes\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Rangers move forward with signing Oluwetu Makanya for Derek McInnes<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>    According to a report in the Scottish Sun, Rangers are now close to signing Macanha, with the Philadelphia Union star potentially joining for a fee of \u00a35m.<\/p>\n<p>The Gers&#8217; head of recruitment are currently in contract negotiations with the one-cap South African international and hope to finalize a deal within the next 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Derek McInnes is determined to bring in a new centre-back this summer, with John Souter&#8217;s future at Ibrox in doubt amid growing interest from Watford and Sheffield United.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Latest information on Oluwetu Makhanya&#8217;s move to Rangers<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Rangers close to agreeing transfer fee<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Philadelphia Union were hoping to pay \u00a36m for their star defender. However, Rangers are willing to pay \u00a35m, meaning there is not that much of a difference between the two clubs&#8217; valuations, meaning a deal could be agreed in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Agent talk was held<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>The Gers are also in talks with the centre-back&#8217;s representatives, suggesting progress may have been made on agreeing personal terms.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Recruiting managers take on \u201chard-line tactics\u201d<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>The Scottish Premiership giants appear to be in a strong position in the race to sign Makhana. However, the report said the recruitment director was not prepared to be paid more than \u00a35m. Therefore, if the final details are not resolved soon, a delayed hijacking may occur.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rangers-also-ready-to-wrap-up-amario-cozier-duberry-transfer-soon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rangers_are_also_poised_to_complete_the_moves_for_Amario_Cozier_and_Duberry_soon\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>The Rangers are also poised to complete the moves for Amario Cozier and Duberry soon.<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>    Brighton &#038; Hove Albion winger Amario Cosier-Duberry could also arrive at Ibrox at the same time as Makhana, as Rangers are ready to finalize a deal soon.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old is open to a move to Ibrox after an excellent season on loan at League One side Bolton Wanderers, where he scored eight goals and provided 12 assists during the regular season, helping the club win promotion.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"players-rangers-could-sign-as-mcinnes-reveals-new-signing-is-close\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manager_McInnes_reveals_plans_for_new_contracts_Rangers_could_sign_five_players\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tManager McInnes reveals plans for new contracts, Rangers could sign five players<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Derek McInnes teased Rangers supporters with a transfer update over the weekend. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rangers are currently in the process of signing Philadelphia Union defender Oluwetu Makhanya and hope to finalize a deal within 48 hours. Despite adding Ben Godfrey to their squad, with the defender joining on a season-long loan from Atalanta, Gers remain keen to sign a new centre-back this summer. 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