According to the British media "The Sun", Sheffield United, which failed to advance to the Premier League in the Championship, used AI recommendations to sign a "nobody" in the Bulgarian League and implemented a new AI signing mechanism. Sheffield United has signed three players through artificial intelligence. The Sun said that this AI revolution was either a genius move or a crazy act.

It is reported that Sheffield United has implemented a new artificial intelligence recruitment mechanism, and the Bulgarian League team Botevplovdiv signed Eshij Ukaki.

The 20-year-old attacker became the third player to join Sheffield United through artificial intelligence after Christian Nvachukou and Jefferson Cáceres.

Club owners Steven Rosen and Helmi Eltorki are firm believers in artificial intelligence, who believe that artificial intelligence can promote the development of the club. Ukaki has signed a three-year contract with Sheffield United, which will last until 2028.

Sheffield United coach Chris Wilder revealed that the player was discovered through the club's "data-driven" approach. He said: "Eshij Ukaki is a player identified through our data-driven strategy, and we look forward to cultivating him. He is a rising rookie, at the age of 20. He has accumulated some European football experience in the early stages of his career, so he has a certain plastic foundation."

Last season, Ukaki performed well in Bulgaria, and he scored 7 goals in 37 appearances in various competitions.

fans have mixed reactions to this transfer strategy.

One fan posted: "This AI scouting system will either turn us into a stimulant Brighton, or we will be down to the English League Two by 2030." The second fan wrote: "AI blades are coming." The third fan commented: "I hope AI will choose me next." The fourth fan said: "This is either a genius move or a crazy act. I'm going crazy." Another added: "Wilder will never send any of them to the court."