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Manchester United transfer rumours: Zlatan Ibrahimovic move edges closer

Where will Zlatan Ibrahimovic be playing next season?
Image: Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic just a few steps away from completing his move to Manchester United?

Which are the most credible Manchester United transfer rumours right now?

Sky Sports has teamed up with Football Whispers to bring you the most up to date transfer talk as Jose Mourinho looks to improve his squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Football Whispers have developed a unique algorithm to take all of the transfer rumours from across the globe and calculate the likelihood of them happening.

They track transfer stories and give them a score out of 5.0, with the hottest Whispers closest to 5.0.

Here are the top three:

1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint-Germain) - 4.7

Zlatan Ibrahimovic walks on the pitch after Sweden lost 0-1 to Belgium

Ibrahimovic's muted move to Old Trafford has taken centre stage once again, shooting up the Football Whispers rankings after Sky sources reported the former Sweden international was closing in on a medical at the Premier League club.

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Zlatan set for Utd medical
Zlatan set for Utd medical

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will undergo a medical with Manchester United next week

It is understood that Ibrahimovic, who retired from international football following Sweden's group stage exit at Euro 2016, will sign a one-year contract at United following the completion of his medical.

2. Paul Pogba (Juventus) - 4.1

Paul Pogba è sempre più nel mirino del Real Madrid (Getty)

Pogba climbs a place to second after featuring in France's last-16 victory over the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016 on Sunday.

Whispers linking the Juventus midfielder with a return to Old Trafford have intensified after reports newly-appointed United boss Mourinho was eager to land a summer signing and United were willing to match any offer Real Madrid could make. 

The mercurial 23-year-old was allowed to leave United for Italy back in 2011 and would attract a hefty fee for Juventus if they decided to cash in.

3. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Borussia Dortmund) - 3.9

Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Dortmund

Mkhitaryan slips off top spot but is expected to rise again today after Sky sources confirmed United had reached an agreement - believed to be in the region of £26.3m - with Borussia Dortmund for the playmaker.

The Armenia midfielder, 27, has just one year left on his contract with Borussia Dortmund, and is reportedly Mourinho's top priority this summer.

Utd agree £26.3m Mkhitaryan fee
Utd agree £26.3m Mkhitaryan fee

Man Utd agree £26.3m fee with Borussia Dortmund for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Dortmund have reportedly identified former Chelsea midfielder Andre Schurrle as his replacement, boosting United's chances of signing Mkhitaryan. 

Hottest Man Utd whispers - Monday, June 27

Player Club FW rating (out of 5)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic PSG 4.7
Paul Pogba Juventus 4.1
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Borussia Dortmund 3.9
James Rodriguez Real Madrid 2.8
Julian Draxler Wolfsburg 2.4
Aaron Ramsey Arsenal 1.3
Kostas Manolas Roma 1.1
Felipe Anderson Lazio 1.0

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