Rangers sign World Cup squad member Makhanya from Philadelphia Union

Rangers have signed 22-year-old South African centre-back Olwethu Makhanya from Philadelphia Union for an undisclosed fee. The defender, who made 53 appearances in MLS, was named in South Africa's 2026 World Cup squad but did not play at the finals. He is Rangers' eighth signing of the summer under manager Derek McInnes, ahead of their Premiership opener at Dundee United.