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Liverpool transfer rumours: Mahmoud Dahoud, Lucas Moura and Gabriel Mercado top the charts

Tuesday 5 July 2016 07:59, UK

OSAKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 16: Gabriel Mercado of River Plate in action during the FIFA Club World Cup semi final match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and River
Image: Gabriel Mercado features in Tuesday's Liverpool transfer rumours from Football Whispers

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. Mahmoud Dahoud (Borussia Monchengladbach) - 4.4

Several British newspapers have linked Germany U21 international Dahoud with a move to Anfield in the past and he remains top of the Football Whispers list.

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Borussia Monchengladbach's midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud
Image: Mahmoud Dahoud has been linked with Liverpool recently

Dahoud is an energetic all-round midfield talent, combining a tireless work rate and incisive movement with a broad range of passing and tenacious ball-winning.

Dahoud is under contract until 2018 and Gladbach are adamant that he is going nowhere. His Football Whisper rating has remained at 4.4 since Monday's rumours were revealed. 

2. Lucas Moura (PSG) - 3.9

Lucas is still being discussed as a possible transfer to Liverpool and his rating in the Football Whispers charts did not dip below 3.0 in June.

Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Moura (centre) in action with Chelsea's John Obi Mikel (left) and Cesar Azpilicueta, Champions League
Image: Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Moura (centre) in action with Chelsea's John Obi Mikel (left) and Cesar Azpilicueta

The 23-year-old Brazil winger scored an impressive 13 goals in 32 starts for PSG in all competitions last season and continues to be linked with a move to Anfield.

3. Gabriel Mercado (River Plate) - 3.3

Argentinian Mercado sneaks into the top three on Tuesday, and was set to be on his way to Liga MX champions Monterrey, but the deal struck with the Mexican outfit was 'dissolved' after the defender 'broke' the agreement. 

FOXBORO, MA - JUNE 18: Gabriel Mercado #4 of Argentina chase Josef Martinez #17 of Venezuela in the first half during the 2016 Copa America Centenario qua
Image: Gabriel Mercado featured for Argentina at the Copa America and could be on his way to Liverpool

While that's not the best news for Monterrey, it's great for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool who are reportedly in the chase for his services with Football Whispers giving the rumour a 3.3 rating. 

Hottest Liverpool whispers - Monday, 4, July

Player Club FW rating
Mahmoud Dahoud Borussia Monchengladbach 4.4
Lucas Moura PSG 3.9
Gabriel Mercado River Plate 3.3
Ruben Neves Porto 3.3
Piotr Zielinski Udinese 2.8
Ben Chillwell Leicester 2.4
Jonas Hector 1. FC Koln 1.9
Josip IlIcic Fiorentina 1.4
Axel Witsel Zenit 1.4
Moussa Sissoko Newcastle 1.3
Fernandinho Manchester City 1.2
Mario Gotze Bayern Munich 1.1

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

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