JANUARY is always full of swirling rumors and speculation about how teams can increase their chances of success with some new signings.
And fans can debate all they want about who their clubs should bring in to help them move closer to the title or get them ahead of the relegation zone.
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But at the end of the day, no one knows who is the perfect signing for their team, even the transfer chiefs who earn the big money don't always get it right.
So what would happen if these decisions were taken away from those in power and left to AI instead?
Thanks to a study by BonusCodesBets.co.uk, we now know which AI players think are the best suited for each Premier League side.
Here, SunSport analyzes those potential signings and sees how realistic they actually are…
Arsenal
Arsenal are crying out for a striker this season, but AI don't think a goalscorer is at the top of their priority list.
Lyon's Cherki would be the only option of the three that could address their creativity issues, but the 21-year-old has scored just three goals in Ligue 1 this season.
All three of these transfers seem to be wrong.
Aston Villa
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Unai Emery believes his teams are solid defensively, with threats from wide positions.
Leverkusen centre-back Hincapie would provide another solid option at the back and give Emery a new option in defense amid his injury problems.
While Dominguez has proven to be a key player for Nottingham Forest this season and is difficult to tear away from the high-flying Reds.
Bournemouth
Enes Unal's cruciate ligament injury combined with Evanlison's broken foot means Bournemouth are in urgent need of a new striker. Emmanuel Dennis, out of favor, could be a cheap option for the Cherries.
Sánchez is said to bring Premier League experience from his time at Tottenham, while Blas has what it takes to be a new gem with twelve goals in eighteen Ligue 1 games this season.
Brentford
Brentford still need a long-term replacement for Ivan Toney, especially given Igor Thiago's injury record since his arrival in the summer.
Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez has been a goal machine in recent seasons and is reportedly available, but he wouldn't come cheap with clubs like AC Milan reportedly interested.
Stengs is an option who has previously been linked to the MLS, while Salisu has never done much for Southampton in the Premier League. Both seem to be wrong.
Brighton
Brighton tend to find the diamond in the rough with every player they sign, so it's unlikely they'll take any notice of the suggestions AI has given them.
Even more so when you think of the laughter that erupted at Selhurst Park when they tried to sign a player from great rivals Crystal Palace.
Chelsea
Marc Guehi makes sense, but Palace are going to demand a huge fee and The Blues have already recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan deal with the Eagles this month.
A striker always seems like the right signing at Stamford Bridge and we know they tried to sign Osimhen in the summer.
However, the Nigerian star has already said he wants to stay at Galatasaray until the end of the season, while Lautaro Martinez would demand a fee that even Clearlake Capital would probably gape at.
Crystal Palace
As great as some of these signings sound, they seem far from possible for Palace.
Soucek is too important in East London to jump to the Eagles, while Ben Doak is a wanted man who would likely have even more attractive suitors.
Nelsson could be an option at the back for Oliver Glasner after Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea, but the 26-year-old has barely played for Galatasaray this season.
Everton
Everton are crying out for help and David Moyes hopes he can bring in the right players to keep the Toffees afloat.
But stealing two star men from a relegation rival does not seem ambitious for the Merseyside men.
A striker would help Everton immensely, but if AI thinks they can handle a striker like Mikautadze, who only moved to Lyon this summer, he is wrong.
Fulham
Fulham have benefited from the return of Raul Jimenez this season, having already scored eight goals in the Premier League, but his contract expires this summer and Embolo and Jesus offer good options to get in.
Liverpool's Endo could likely be tempted by a move having not started a league game for the Reds all season, but the Anfield outfit would be reluctant to lose squad depth in the midst of a title charge.
Ipswich
AI is in dreamland if it thinks Ipswich could steal a prospect like Harvey Elliot from the league leaders.
However, Ben Mee and Rob Holding could be different. Both stars are out of favor at their current clubs and can offer a wealth of Premier League experience at the back to Kieran McKenna's side.
Leicester
AI has tipped Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to raid former club Man Utd to take Victor Lindelof out of favour, but the Red Devils' injury problems could prove to be a stumbling block.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has had a torrid time since leaving Leicester for Chelsea last summer and a short-term loan to the Foxes could be perfect for all parties. Haji Wright is currently injured.
Liverpool
As nice as it would be to see road-runner Alphonso Davies bombing the flank in the Premier League, the Canadian is reportedly close to agreeing new terms in Bavaria.
Striker Stefanos Tzimas is a name already linked to Liverpool that could actually become a reality.
While Joao Gomes would be another exciting addition to Merseyside.
Men's city
AI have identified three fantastic players who would improve Man City, but it seems unlikely the deals will go through this month.
City have already spent the bulk of £100m on Abdukodir Kusanov and Vitor Reis and are expected to sign Omar Marmoush for around £67.5m in the coming days.
Bringing in the likes of Florian Wirtz while staying on the right side of the Premier League's strict financial rules would be a big ask even for Sheikh Mansour.
Man Utd
Ruben Amorim needs signings, and he needs a striker. But he won't get Randal Kolo Muani as the Frenchman is already on loan to Juventus.
Gyokeres is said to be a target, Amorim has promised to stay away from Sporting this month.
Kerkez is rumored to be a player Man Utd are interested in, but it appears they have made Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu their first choice.
Newcastle
AI doesn't seem to have taken into account the fact that Newcastle have been flirting with FFP and PSR for two seasons in a row.
If the Magpies want to land one of these stars, they will likely have to flog £130 million man Alexander Isak first.
Nottingham forest
Forest are having a great season and January signings could mean the difference between being defeated in the table and playing Champions League football next season.
However, Brighton back-up Evan Ferguson would be in exactly the same position at the City Ground as he is on the south coast, with the red-hot Chris Wood currently impossible to drop.
Yilmaz is perhaps the most realistic purchase of the three.
Southampton
Kevin Danso may not see the appeal of signing for a side seemingly destined for the Championship, considering he has candidates like Roma and Wolves.
Glen Kamara was fantastic for Leeds last season and a return to England with the Saints could strengthen their midfield.
And struggling Ajax striker, and Arsenal academy product, Chuba Akpom would be a somewhat realistic option to replace Ben Brereton-Diaz, who is on loan at Sheffield United.
Tottenham
Spurs are crying out for players, any players, given their injury nightmare.
The question for Spurs is whether their current position in the league and the uncertainty over boss Ange Postecoglou could hinder their chances of convincing new players to join the club.
Westham
West Ham are in the market for a striker after sending a big bid to Aston Villa for Jhon Duran.
But if they don't get their man, Latte Lath could be a smart signing given his goals in the Championship.
The Hammers are believed to have an interest in Marcus Rashford but would need to beat a host of Champions League contenders to secure his signature.
However, a move for Chelsea player Chukwuemeka does not seem to be ruled out.
Wolves
The Sun exclusively revealed that Wolves are interested in a £20million deal for Chakvetadze, but play-off hopefuls Watford normally prefer to wait until the summer to sell key players.
Mitchell would be a great signing, but an unlikely one as he is reportedly being eyed by the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United.
Liverpool Champions League final hero Divock Origi has had a torrid three years at AC Milan, who are likely to be open to offers.
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