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Manchester United transfer rumours: Paul Pogba deal - on or off?

Pogba to Manchester United graphic 21/07/2016
Image: Paul Pogba 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.

Would Pogba transform Man Utd?
Would Pogba transform Man Utd?

What kind of impact would Paul Pogba have at Man Utd? How would he fit into Jose Mourinho's side?

Here are the top three:

1. Paul Pogba (Juventus) - 4.6

The transfer saga of the summer shows no sign of waning. The Football Whispers ranking has stayed at 4.6 in the last 24 hours.

According to Sky in Italy, Manchester United have had an £85m bid for Paul Pogba rejected by Juventus last week. 

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They have reportedly been told by the Italian champions that a world-record transfer fee in excess of £100m for the France midfielder would be accepted.

Paul Pogba attende ufficialità sul suo futuro. Secondo Mino Raiola non c'è ancora nessun accordo
Image: Pogba in action for France at Euro 2016

It is understood Juventus have now accepted Pogba wants to leave the club, although the cost of the deal has already priced Real Madrid out of the market. After Saturday's International Champions Cup win on penalties at Melbourne Victory, Max Allegri said "negotiations" were taking place, with Pogba's future uncertain.

United's initial offer was made during a meeting between executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, Pogba's agent Mino Raiola and Juventus general manager and CEO Giuseppe Marotta.

Pogba remains on holiday and will not return to Turin until August 6.

2. Gabriel Jesus - 3.3

Gabriel Jesus
Image: Gabriel Jesus (right) is a hot prospect

Pace is gathering behind the possibility of United beating rivals Manchester City to the signing of the young Brazilian forward and his ranking continues to rise - going from 2.8 to 3.3 in the last 24 hours. 

Dubbed the 'new Neymar,' a host of Europe's elite names are reportedly locked in a battle with United and City to secure the talented 19-year-old, who has impressed after a series of excellent performances for his club.

He is also expected to shine for his country when they host the Olympic games next month.

Read our profile of Gabriel Jesus

3. Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus) - 2.1

Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus in action
Image: Leonardo Bonucci has moved into the Football Whispers top three

With Fabinho dropping down the Football Whispers list since Tuesday, centre-back Leonardo Bonucci has slipped into the third place.

United are already heavily in the chase for fellow Juve star Pogba, which could hold up a potential move for the Italy international, but reports say that Mourinho sees him as the right man to complete his defence. 

Rivals Manchester City and Mourinho's former club Chelsea are also said to be interested, but can Man United land their man first?

Hottest Man Utd whispers - Wednesday July 27

Player Club FW rating (out of 5)
Paul Pogba Juventus 4.6
Gabriel Jesus Palmeiras 3.3
Leonardo Bonucci Juventus 2.1
Blaise Matuidi PSG 2.1
Fabinho Monaco 1.6
Reece Oxford West Ham 1.3
Toni Kroos Real Madrid 1.3
Bernardo Silva Monaco 1.1
Hirving Lozano Pachuca 1.1
Julian Draxler Wolfsburg 1.0

Don't forget to follow the most up-to-date information around the clock with the Sky Sports Transfer Centre