Expected window: January 2027
Olwethu Makhanya to Bologna FC 1909
Last update: 23 days ago
Evidence score
Bologna are reportedly monitoring Olwethu Makhanya, a centre‑back at Rangers. His contract runs to 2030. On 11 Oct, savarsitynewz reported the interest via a Facebook post and an article, with the article noting that no formal bid has been confirmed.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4)
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 23 days ago
What we know
Bologna are reportedly monitoring Olwethu Makhanya, a centre‑back at Rangers. His contract runs to 2030. On 11 Oct, savarsitynewz reported the interest via a Facebook post and an article, with the article noting that no formal bid has been confirmed.
savarsitynewz leaves the matter open, stating that no formal offer has been made.
Key findings
- First report: 11 Oct 2026, savarsitynewz.
- 1 independent source behind it (savarsitynewz); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: savarsitynewz.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 23 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| savarsitynewz 11/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bologna are reportedly monitoring Olwethu Makhanya Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| savarsitynewz By Ekrem Konur 11/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | No formal bid has been confirmed, and there is no reported agreement with Rangers. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source Journalist — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
Timeline
- 11 Oct 2026 · savarsitynewzBologna are reportedly monitoring Olwethu Makhanya
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 11 Oct 2026 · savarsitynewzNo formal bid has been confirmed, and there is no reported agreement with Rangers.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Bologna FC 1909 need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-backs Bologna FC 1909 already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current centre-backs (5, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Theate | Centre-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Torbjørn Heggem | Centre-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Martin Vitík | Centre-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Eivind Helland | Centre-Back | 21 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Nicolò Casale | Centre-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Arthur Theate (Centre-Back)2026/27 · on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt (€1.00m fee)
- Mattia Motolese (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Aurora Pro Patria
- Wisdom Amey (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at US Pianese
- Riccardo Stivanello (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at FC Lumezzane
- Mihajlo Ilić (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at RSC Anderlecht
- Nicolò Casale (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from SS Lazio · €6.50m
- Torbjørn Heggem (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from West Bromwich Albion · €7.50m
- Martin Vitík (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from AC Sparta Praha · €11.00m
- Eivind Helland (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from SK Brann · €7.00m
- Stefan Posch (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Atalanta BC
- Stefan Posch (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Como 1907
- Kevin Bonifazi (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at US Lecce
- Joaquín Sosa (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at AC Reggiana 1919
- Joaquín Sosa (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Independiente Santa Fe
- Mattia Motolese (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Latina Calcio 1932
- Riccardo Stivanello (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at SEF Torres 1903
- Riccardo Stivanello (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Juventus Next Gen
- Mihajlo Ilić (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FK Partizan Belgrade
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 11 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 11 Oct 2026 (22 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya
- Age
- 22
- Agent
- CCC
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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