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Liverpool transfer rumours: Jonas Hector surges to the top

Germany's Jonas Hector celebrates after scoring the winning penalty
Image: Jonas Hector celebrates at Euro 2016

Which are the most credible Liverpool transfer rumours right now?

Sky Sports has teamed up with Football Whispers to bring you the latest transfer talk as Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new 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 current top three:

1. Jonas Hector (Cologne) 3.4

Germany defender Jonas Hector (L) vies for a header with Poland's Lukasz Piszczek
Image: Liverpool are reportedly keen on left-back Hector

Liverpool have reportedly revived their interest in Germany international Hector and an offer could be forthcoming judging by the Football Whisper ranking. 

It has been suggested that the Reds are keen to sign the left-back as Jurgen Klopp remains unconvinced by Alberto Moreno.

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2. Joao Mario (Sporting) - 2.8

L'Inter ha messo gli occhi su Joao Mario, protagonista di Euro 2016 con il Portogallo (foto Getty)
Image: Will Joao Mario be heading to Anfield?

Mario's agent, Kia Joorabchian, told Portuguese newspaper Record recently: "Sporting have received four proposals. Inter Milan and Liverpool, certainly, with values between €35 and €40 million, plus bonuses.

"Sporting refused all offers. So from now on, we are discussing a new contract or sale."

Mario caught the eye with his performances during Euro 2016, helping Portugal win the trophy. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the midfielder.

3. Jetro Willems (PSV) - 2.1

PSV Eindhoven's defender Jetro Willems
Image: PSV Eindhoven's defender Jetro Willems

The 22-year-old Netherlands international is a former team-mate of Liverpool's newest signing, Georginio Wijnaldum and his Football Whispers ranking is still strong.

Willems, speaking after PSV's win over Feyenoord, confirmed he could be leaving the club.

"There are a number of clubs that have been in touch," Willems reportedly told Fox Sports.

Hottest Liverpool whispers - Monday 1 August

Player Club FW rating (out of 5)
Jonas Hector Cologne 3.4
Joao Mario Sporting Lisbon 2.8
Jetro Willems PSV 2.1
Ezequiel Garay Zenit 1.7
Mattia de Sciglio Milan 1.5
Lucas Moura PSG 1.3
Ricardo Rodriguez Wolfsburg 1.5
Max Meyer Schalke 1.2

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