AI predicts Premiership transfer moves: Rangers bring in pantomime villain, key exits, and Celtic set to earn £18m from two sales.

The transfer window is in full swing, and rumors surrounding Rangers and Celtic are taking over headlines.

While the champions, Celtic, have yet to make any official moves, there’s been plenty of speculation about the potential return of Kieran Tierney.

His move back from Arsenal, after his 2019 transfer, could lead to the departure of Alex Valle, who is currently on loan from Barcelona. Reports suggest Serie A side Como are interested in the left-back.

Rangers, meanwhile, have made their first move of the window, securing Portuguese talent Rafael Fernandes on loan from French club Lille.

If Rangers are to have any hopes of challenging Celtic in the Premiership title race, it’s believed they will need to make further signings to strengthen their squad.

Amidst all the speculation, predictions are being made based on data and simulations about what transfers are most likely to occur by the end of the month.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the key potential moves, ranging from the unlikely to the more plausible, according to ESports Insider.

One unlikely transfer sees St. Johnstone reportedly planning to spend £400k, though this seems quite far-fetched. On the other hand, some potential moves are more realistic:

Ethan Galbraith (Leyton Orient to Hearts) – Fee: £500k: The former Manchester United midfielder could be heading to Tynecastle.

Alfie Kilgour (Mansfield Town to Kilmarnock) – Fee: £250k: Kilmarnock have already secured Calvin Ramsay and are backed to make further signings.

Islam Chesnokov (Tobol to Heart of Midlothian) – Fee: £1m: The winger has been heavily linked with a move to Hearts.

Ryan Porteous (Watford to Rangers) – Fee: £1.5m: A familiar face to Rangers fans, having played against them with Hibernian, Porteous is tipped for a move.

Kwame Poku (Peterborough to Rangers) – Fee: £1.5m: Another potential signing for Rangers, again from the EFL.

Johnny Russell (Free Agent to Ross County) – Fee: Free: The former Dundee United and Derby County winger is set to return to Scottish football after a spell in Major League Soccer.

Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic to West Ham United) – Fee: £14m: This could be a significant blow for Celtic if their star striker leaves, but a large transfer fee is expected.

Liam Scales (Celtic to Southampton) – Fee: £4m: In a surprising move, Scales could make the jump to the EPL.

Josh Campbell (Hibernian to Burnley) – Fee: £1.5m: A highly-rated player, Campbell could fetch a decent transfer fee if he makes the move.

Bobby Wales (Kilmarnock to Hull City) – Fee: £100k: A young Scottish talent, Wales is being tipped for a move despite the modest fee.

As the transfer window progresses, Rangers and Celtic will look to strengthen their squads, and the latest predictions show a mix of both potential arrivals and departures for these top Premiership clubs.