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Manchester United transfer rumours: Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi linked

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03:  Paul Pogba of France applauds the supporters after his team's 5-2 win in the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between France an
Image: Manchester United have begun negotiations that could see Paul Pogba return to Old Trafford, according to Sky sources

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. Paul Pogba (Juventus) - 4.4

Giorni decisivi per il futuro di Paul Pogba (foto Getty)
Image: Pogba once again tops Football Whispers' list for transfer rumours

Sky sources revealed on Thursday that United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had begun negotiations that could see Pogba return to Old Trafford in a world record deal worth £100m, underscoring Pogba's position at the top of the Football Whispers charts.

However, Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, said last month that his client is keen on moving to Real Madrid and that initial talks had taken place, and Sky Sports' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague understands Madrid is still the player's preferred destination.

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2. Blaise Matuidi (PSG) - 3.2

Blaise Matuidi
Image: Blaise Matuidi is currently with France at Euro 2016

Who will United turn to if Pogba opts to remain at Juventus or to join Real Madrid? Well, the Football Whispers chart has PSG enforcer Matuidi waiting in the wings should Mourinho fail to bring in his prime target.

The 29-year-old has seen his rating dip slightly after France's Euro 2016 semi-final victory over Germany, but speculation that a move to Old Trafford is on the cards persists after reports he travelled to England earlier this week.

As mentioned, Mourinho has confirmed he wants four signings this summer, could midfielder Matuidi complete the pack? 

3. Hirving Lozano (Pachuca) - 3.1

Hirving Lozano plays for Mexico U20s
Image: Hirving Lozano plays for Mexico U20s

Manchester United are in talks to sign Hirving Lozano, according to the winger's club Pachuca.

The Mexican side have confirmed that negotiations between the two clubs were ongoing, although things seem to have cooled in recent days.

The 20-year-old - who has scored 25 goals in 111 appearances for his current employers - could be the next name through the Old Trafford doors under Mourinho.

Hottest Man Utd whispers - Saturday, July 9

Player Club FW rating (out of 5)
Paul Pogba Juventus 4.4
Blaise Matuidi PSG 3.2
Hirving Lozano Pachuca 3.1
Toni Kroos Real Madrid 2.5

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