Lech Poznan stunned fans when artificial intelligence accurately predicted the club’s most expensive signing to date - Luís Palma. Now the tech is throwing out more names that could join the Bułgarska 19 side in the 2026/27 season. The team, managed by a coach who values players who know the system and bring European-level quality, is banking on that edge for its European push. Lech sits top of Ekstraklasa with 60 points from 34 games, four clear of Górnik Zabrze, and unbeaten in its last five fixtures.
How AI nails Lech’s transfers
The AI experiment run on 22 May gave Luís Palma a 45-60 % chance of joining. Palma arrived in June 2026 and immediately became a key attacking outlet. The model highlighted his desire to stay, the manager’s trust, his system knowledge, and European pedigree - traits that could decide how far Lech goes in Europe. After the 2-2 draw at Wisła Płock on 23 May 2026, the team has 62 goals scored and 45 conceded, a +17 goal difference.
AI’s top transfer pick
At the top of the list sits Taofeek Ismaheel. The Nigerian spent the entire 2025/26 season on loan at Lech, netting four goals and five assists. The AI rated his transfer chance at 70-80 %. Goalkeeper Mateusz Lis, another AI pick, signed a deal until 2029 - and that one proved accurate. Lech needs a reliable last line, and Lis brings experience and composure.
Why AI stumbles further down the list
When the list was stretched to ten names, the AI started to lose its footing. Chat GPT included Robert Gumny and Yannick Agnero - both already at the club - and Jakub Kamiński, whose return to Bułgarska 19 looks far-fetched. Kamiński is shining in the Bundesliga, and a move back to Lech would be a surprise. The AI’s shaky picks here show forecasts should be taken with caution.
Lech Poznan, top of Ekstraklasa with 60 points, four clear of Górnik Zabrze, and unbeaten in its last five games, can’t afford slip-ups if it wants to hold its lead and chase continental silverware.
