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Manchester United transfer rumours: Jose Fonte a target for Jose Mourinho?

Jose Fonte
Image: Could Southampton centre-back Fonte be on his way to Old Trafford this season?

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 strengthen his squad even further after the world record signing of Paul Pogba.

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 top rumours:

1. Jose Fonte (Southampton) - 3.8

Fonte enjoyed a memorable summer helping Portugal win Euro 2016, and he has returned to find himself linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Jose Fonte
Image: Portugal defender Jose Fonte is wanted by Man Utd

Mourinho has signed his four top targets, but speculation suggests he wants to add one more defender to strengthen competition for places.

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Fonte, who captains Southampton, formed an impressive partnership with Virgil van Dijk last season and Saints boss Claude Puel is keen to keep him.

2. Fabinho (Monaco) - 2.5

Monaco's Brazilian full-back was linked with Manchester United earlier this summer and the rumour still has traction.

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - AUGUST 17:  Fabinho (R) of Monaco scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match between Villar
Image: Fabinho in action for Monaco

Mourinho started Antonio Valencia at right-back in his opening Premier League match against Bournemouth, but the former winger is not a natural defender.

Consequently press speculation continues to mention Fabinho as a potential option, with the Monaco man a reported £29m target.

3. Raphael Varane (Real Madrid) - 1.3

Raphael Varane of Real Madrid applauds during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid
Image: Could Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane be reunited with Jose Mourinho again this season?

Number three on the Football Whispers chart sees one of Mourinho's former players, Real Madrid centre-back Varane, linked with the club.

The Frenchman, who missed Euro 2016 on home soil through injury, worked under Mourinho during his time in charge of the La Liga club, with the 'Special One' understood to be keen to be reunited with his former charge.

Hottest Man Utd whispers - Thursday, August 18

Player Club Whispers rating
Jose Fonte Southampton 3.8
Fabinho Monaco 2.5
Raphael Varane Real Madrid 1.3
Reece Oxford West Ham 1.3
Mario Balotelli Liverpool 1.2

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