Why Rangers transfer concerns will multiply after Olwethu Makhanya destroys latest test

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya continued his fine form for South Africa against Guinea on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana hosted Serhou Guirassy's team in the AFCON qualifiers on 26 September and won 2-1.

The Borussia Dortmund striker tried hard to get his country the three points, but was unable to affect the final result.

Makhanya started his first competitive game for South Africa and rightly deserved it after his heroics at Ibrox.

Since moving to the Glaswegian outfit, the 22-year-old centre-back's stock has risen sharply, with talks of a big-money move already underway.

Apart from making Scottish football easy, the defender has also passed a tough test against a Champions League striker.

How Makhanya fared in South Africa win vs Guinea

Makhanya formed a solid partnership with Ime Okon in South Africa's victory.

Speaking after the game, Bafana Bafana manager Pitso Mosimane said, "I think Ime and Makhanya did exceptionally well."

Sport South Africa added that South Africa's right-back, Kamogelo Sebelebele, and the two centre-backs "swarmed" Guirassy and "starved" him of service.

Top teams across Europe may look at Makhanya's performance and conclude he's ready for the big leagues after helping keep the Champions League striker quiet.

What's next for Olwethu Makhanya at Rangers?

Makhanya has been tipped to break the Scottish transfer record if he continues to make his mark with Rangers.

The Gers have unearthed a gem from Philadelphia Union and the recruitment department deserves praise for it.

Makhanya cost the Light Blues around £3million and it wouldn't be surprising to see him bring in a significant profit in G51.

The Ibrox hierarchy's concern over the defender's future will surely multiply as he shines on the international stage.

For now, it would make sense to keep the South African ace, as he clearly provides the calmness needed in the backline to complement Emmanuel Fernandez's chaos.

If they are going to sell any of their defenders soon, it should be the former Peterborough United centre-back, whose performances have been erratic.

Makhanya could potentially form the foundation of the Govan side's success in the coming seasons under Derek McInnes.