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Arsenal transfer rumours: Romelu Lukaku, Riyad Mahrez and Ezequiel Garay

Everton's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku reacts
Image: Everton's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku continues to be linked with a move to the Gunners

Which are the most credible Arsenal transfer rumours right now?

Sky Sports has teamed up with Football Whispers to bring you the hottest transfer talk of the moment, as Arsene Wenger 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.

The top three are:

1. Romelu Lukaku (Everton) - 3.2

There have been question marks placed over Lukaku's future at Everton since the end of last season.

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According to Football Whispers, the physically-imposing Belgium international may well be heading to Arsenal this summer as manager Arsene Wenger looks to increase his striking options.

Lukaku, who is currently on international duty at Euro 2016, has a contract at Goodison Park until the end of June 2019.

2. Riyad Mahrez (Leicester) - 2.1

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez controls the ball against West Ham
Image: Could Riyad Mahrez be on the move to Leicester?

Mahrez has been attracting interest from all across Europe after a sensational season with title-winners Leicester during the 2015/16 campaign. But could he trade life in Leicester for north London?

The Algeria international has climbed up from tenth to joint-second in Football Whispers' table. 

3. Ezequiel Garay (Zenit) - 2.1

Zenit's Argentinian defender Ezequiel Garay looks over during the UEFA Champions' League, Group H, football match KAA Gent vs FC Zenit on December 9, 2015
Image: Zenit's Ezequiel Garay looks to be a potential transfer target for Arsenal this summer

The Zenit centre back looks to be a potential transfer target for Arsenal, with reports suggesting he is expecting to leave the Russian club after two years at the club.

With pressure from fans on Wenger to bring in a new central defender this summer, Garay could be the solution for the Gunners, say Football Whispers.

Hottest Arsenal whispers - Thursday June 23

Player Club FW rating (out of 5)
Romelu Lukaku Everton 3.2
Riyad Mahrez Leicester 2.1
Ezequiel Garay Zenit 2.1
Mario Gotze Bayern Munich 1.4
Nolito Celta Vigo 1.3
Douglas Santos Atletico Miniero 1.2
Stefan Jovetic Inter Milan 1.2
Luciano Vietto Atletico Madrid 1.1
Dries Mertens Napoli 1.1
Antonio Sanabria Sporting Gijon 1.0

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