We asked AI to name five players who could arrive at Ibrox this summer and strengthen Derek McInnes’ first team options.
Rangers supporters will be hoping for a busy summer transfer window as head coach Derek McInnes looks to strengthen his first team options.
The Ibrox club have already added striker Lawrence Shankland from Scottish Premiership rivals Hearts prior to their new manager arriving. Now that the ex Aberdeen and Kilmarnock boss as replaced Danny Rohl it will be interesting to see what that means for their summer business.
With that in mind, we put one of the most popular Open AI tools to the test to suggest some ‘realistic’ signings the club could make. Here are five players that ChatGPT believes could arrive at Ibrox this summer.
1. Luca Stephenson (Liverpool)
Position: Right-back / central midfield
With veteran options moving on and uncertainty at right-back, Stephenson would be a smart signing. He already knows Scottish football from his spell at Dundee United FC and offers versatility, energy and technical quality. Rangers have previously been linked with him.
Why it works: Young, affordable, home-nation player who can cover multiple positions.
2. Dan Neil (Sunderland)
Position: Central midfield
A deep-lying playmaker who can dictate tempo and improve Rangers' build-up play. Reports have suggested Rangers have admired him for some time.
Why it works: Rangers often lack control in big matches. Neil would give them a genuine midfield organiser alongside players such as Nicolas Raskin.
3. Ross McCrorie (Bristol City)
Position: Right-back / defensive midfield
A realistic homecoming option. He has matured significantly since leaving Ibrox and can play several roles.
Why it works: Scottish, experienced, physically strong and understands the expectations at Rangers. He would immediately raise the floor of the squad.
4. Lawrence Vigouroux (Swansea City)
Position: Goalkeeper
If Rangers decide they need stronger competition or succession planning in goal, Vigouroux is the type of modern keeper who is comfortable with the ball and commands his area.
Why it works: European experience, good age profile and capable of improving distribution from the back.
5. Kwame Poku (Peterborough United)
Position: Right wing
Rangers have often lacked pace and directness in wide areas. Poku is one of the most exciting attacking players outside the Premier League and Championship elite.
Why it works: Explosive dribbler, creates chances and offers something different against packed defences in the Scottish Premiership.
Priority order
If Rangers could only make three signings, my order would be:
Dan Neil
Luca Stephenson
Kwame Poku
That combination would improve the spine of the team, add creativity, and lower the average age of the squad while still being realistic financially.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence system trained on large amounts of text from books, websites, articles, and other sources. It works by identifying patterns in language and predicting which words are most likely to come next in response to a prompt. Rather than thinking, understanding, or knowing things in the same way humans do, it generates answers based on statistical relationships learned during training. This allows it to explain concepts, answer questions, and assist with writing and problem-solving. However, it is not always reliable because it can misunderstand questions, lack up-to-date information, or generate incorrect but convincing-sounding responses.
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