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‘If you had told me…’ – EFL striker breaks silence after summer links to Rangers

Aribim Pepple was a name linked to Rangers in the summer transfer window. The Bears went into the window keen on bringing a top number nine to the club, and did

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 5:40 PM
‘If you had told me…’ – EFL striker breaks silence after summer links to Rangers
Key Things to Know
  • Aribim Pepple addressed summer transfer interest linking him with a permanent move to Rangers.
  • The Plymouth Argyle forward scored 16 League One goals last season to draw widespread club interest.
  • Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, and Wrexham were also reportedly interested in signing Pepple.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Plymouth Argyle forward Aribim Pepple has addressed summer transfer speculation linking him with a move to Rangers and several English clubs. The 23-year-old Canadian striker scored 16 goals in League One last season, drawing interest from clubs such as Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, and Wrexham alongside the Scottish Premiership side.

Pepple stated that he took the interest as a compliment while remaining focused on giving full effort to Plymouth Argyle. Rangers had explored forward options under Derek McInnes due to injuries to Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti, ultimately completing the signing of striker Kevin Kelsy before the transfer window closed.

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