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Jack Wilshere, Mario Balotelli, Saido Berahino - Sky Bet's Deadline Day verdict

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Image: Will James Rodriguez, Jack Wilshere and Mario Balotelli all be on the move?

Which players could be on the move before the summer transfer window shuts on Wednesday night?

A host of high-profile names are linked with last-minute deals before the 11pm deadline, but which rumours have legs? 

Here is a look at some potential last-minute switches, according to Sky Bet's transfer odds...

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Jack Wilshere

After being restricted to just two substitute appearances this season, Arsenal are prepared to let Wilshere leave on loan to get regular football.

Jack Wilshere during pre-season training with Arsenal
Image: Jack Wilshere could leave Arsenal on loan

Juventus are the current front-runners to secure his services at 11/4, ahead of West Ham (6/1) and Bournemouth (8/1). Could he join his England team-mate Joe Hart at Torino? A move to the Serie A side is priced at 25/1.

Sky Bet verdict: Future up in the air

Moussa Sissoko

Sissoko's St James' Park exit had looked inevitable after he alerted suitors by impressing at Euro 2016 on the back of Newcastle's relegation, but suitable interest is yet to be forthcoming.

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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 10:  Cedric Soares (l) and William Carvalho of Portugal (c) combine to tackle Moussa Sissoko of France during the UEFA EURO 2016 Final
Image: Moussa Sissoko impressed for France at the Euros

Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have all been reportedly linked but Sky Bet's current odds suggest Everton (3/1) and Tottenham (5/1) are his most likely destinations. The lack of solid favourites means that a stay at Newcastle is actually the shortest priced outcome at 2/1.

Sky Bet verdict: No clear favourite

Mario Balotelli

When it comes to lack of suitors, Balotelli's position is probably the most difficult to resolve, with Liverpool looking to offload one of their most highly-paid players.

Per Mario Balotelli spunta l'ipotesi Ajax (Getty)
Image: Mario Balotelli endured a difficult season with AC Milan

At the age of 26, the Italian is struggling to attract the sort of clubs that can afford such sums, having scored just once in 20 Serie A appearances for AC Milan last season. Nice are currently the 4/7 favourites to secure his services followed by Palermo (7/4), while he is 7/1 to remain at Anfield.

Sky Bet verdict: Odds-on to join Nice

Saido Berahino

Another player who has been linked with leaving his current clubs for a number of years, Berahino - left on the bench at the weekend to "clear his mind," according to Baggies boss Tony Pulis - is once again looking like missing out on a move away from West Brom.

 Tony Pulis, Saido Berahino
Image: Will Saido Berahino remain at West Brom for another season?

The arrival of Nacer Chadli from Tottenham seemingly paved the way for a deal to finally be completed, with Stoke the odds-on favourites to land the 23-year-old on Monday evening. However, a sudden influx of bets on him remaining at the Hawthorns has seen him drift out to 2/1 to join the Potters.

Sky Bet verdict: Odds drifting on Stoke move

James Rodriguez

When £71m signing Rodriguez was handed the greatly heralded No 10 shirt at Real Madrid, there was hope the club had landed a player capable of taking on the mantle from Zinedine Zidane. However, the 25-year-old has struggled to convince his childhood hero of his qualities and has been restricted to substitute appearances in all three matches this season despite injuries to the team elsewhere.

James Rodriguez looks on from the bench before Real Madrid's La Liga match against Celta Vigo
Image: James Rodriguez has struggled to live up to expectations at the Bernabeu

Chelsea are the 5/1 favourites to take advantage of his potential availability, although that is deemed unlikely with Real just 1/5 to retain his services.

Sky Bet verdict: Odds-on to remain at Real Madrid

Wilfried Bony

Much of Everton's summer speculation has surrounded the expected departure of their prized attacking asset, but the odds imply they will not only be retaining Romelu Lukaku but adding competition to their frontline.

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 20:  Wilfried Bony of Manchester City in action during the pre season friendly match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Manchester City
Image: Wilfried Bony has failed to force his way into Pep Guardiola's plan

Bony is being backed to be that addition, with his odds on a move to Goodison Park cut to just 5/4. He's slightly longer odds to remain at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola seemingly deeming him surplus to requirements, having failed to name him in any of his Premier League squads to date.

Sky Bet verdict: Everton 5/4 favourites