As always in January, huge swathes of players are linked with moves to clubs and Sunderland will be no different.
Huge numbers of players will no doubt, as we speak, be touted to the Black Cats as potential additions to their squad by agents across the globe.
In the world of transfers, you can often get bogged down by the volume of players linked with your team and so here, we offer a little respite and some fun.
We have used the game Football Manager to see who they believe are the most likely players to join the Stadium of Light this month.
To do so, we simulated three January transfer windows and listed every player that joined the Black Cats.
Would you like to see any of these players arrive on Wearside this month?
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. SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: A general view of play at the Stadium of Light with the 'Ha'way the Lads' signage on the seating during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Swindon Town at Stadium of Light on March 02, 2021 in Sunderland, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Could it be a busy window at Sunderland? (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
. Simulation One - Neil Taylor
The left-back joined Sunderland with a huge wealth of experience at Premier League and international level. Brought in on a free transfer, the defender helped the Black Cats reach a playoff place. Photo: Nathan Stirk
1. Simulation One - Neil Taylor
The left-back joined Sunderland with a huge wealth of experience at Premier League and international level. Brought in on a free transfer, the defender helped the Black Cats reach a playoff place. Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Matty Virtue
A product of the Liverpool academy, Virtue currently plays his football at Blackpool. Sunderland would fork out £56,000 to secure his services. Photo: Andrew Redington
3. Sam Greenwood
In a weird mirroring of real life, due to injuries, the Black Cats entered January in need of a striker and turned to Leeds United for their answer. Greenwood ended the season with seven goals - not a bad return for the loanee. Photo: George Wood
4. Tyrese Fornah
Fornah was plucked from Nottingham Forest for just £1.7k by the Black Cats. In real-life, the midfielder played 39 games for Plymouth Argyle in League One last season and could be one to keep an eye on in the future. Photo: Lewis Storey