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Which are the most credible Arsenal transfer rumours right now? Sky Sports has teamed up with Football Whispers to bring you the hottest transfer talk of the moment, as Arsene Wenger looks to improve his squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League season. Spencer Ware Womens Jersey .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.The top three are:1. Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) - 4.2 Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette continues to top the charts for Arsenal transfer rumours from Football Whispers As Arsenal continue their hunt for a frontman, Lyon forward Lacazette is again being linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium and is once again at the top of the Football Whispers list.The Frenchman has appeared on the verge of a move to the Premier League all summer, although the Ligue 1 club have categorically denied receiving any bids from the Gunners for their star man.With this transfer saga set to rumble on, could Lacazette be the man to support Olivier Giroud in Arsenals bid for Premier League glory?2. Riyad Mahrez (Leicester) - 3.7 Mahrez lit up the Premier League with Leicester last season, but could he be moving elsewhere? NGolo Kante has already left Leicester City, but what will happen with his former team-mate Mahrez?The Algeria international has been attracting interest from across Europe after a sensational season with the Foxes during the 2015/16 campaign. Claudio Ranieri has an update on the future of Leicesters Riyad Mahrez He makes a strong second place showing in the Football Whispers charts after reports intensified that Wenger is ready to make a big money move for the winger - although Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri has urged Mahrez to stay at the King Power.Read our feature on whether Arsenal need Mahrez here.3. Shkodran Mustafi (Valencia) - 3.4With the news that Per Mertesacker has been ruled out for months with a knee injury, Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi has fired his way into the top three of the Football Whispers list. Shkodran Mustafi has been linked with a move to Arsenal after Per Mertesackers injury Much has been made about Wengers hunt for a reliable striker this summer, but he may need to turn his attentions to shoring up his defence and the World Cup winner is reportedly on the radar. Mustafi has previously played in England for Everton - although he only made one first team appearance - and has spent the last two season with Valencia, making 78 appearances in all competitions. See who else Wenger could target to solve his defensive headaches here.  Hottest Arsenal whispers - Thursday July 28 Player Club FW rating (out of 5) Alexandre Lacazette Lyon 4.2 Riyad Mahrez Leicester 3.7 Shkodran Mustafi Valencia 3.4 Arda Turan Barcelona 2.5 Ashley Williams Swansea 2.1 Fabian Schar Hoffenheim 1.9 Karim Benzema Real Madrid 1.8 James Rodriguez Real Madrid 1.7 Rahid Ghezzal Lyon 1.6 Edinson Cavani PSG 1.4 Jeison Murillo Inter 1.1 Mario Lemina Juventus 1.1 Mauro Icardi Inter Milan 1.1 Dont forget to follow the most up-to-date information around the clock with the Sky Sports Transfer Centre Also See: Transfer Centre Latest transfer news Paper Talk Arsenal fixtures Tyreek Hill Chiefs Jersey . The Cubs made the moves before Thursdays game against Arizona. They promoted left-hander Zac Rosscup and right-hander Neil Ramirez from Triple-A Iowa and optioned righty Blake Parker to their top minor league team. Christian Okoye Chiefs Jersey . -- Miami Dolphins defensive co-ordinator Kevin Coyle defended the management style of coach Joe Philbin in the wake of the teams bullying scandal. VANCOUVER -- His career was built on making the right choices so its no surprise Jay DeMerit knew the time had come to walk away from playing professional soccer. DeMerit, the first player signed by the expansion Vancouver Whitecaps in 2010 and the Major League Soccer teams first captain, officially announced his retirement Thursday. "When it makes sense, when its right, its not sad," the amiable DeMerit said during a news conference. "Its not something I am going to regret. "Its something I am very proud of." Being convinced he made the right decision didnt stop DeMerit from battling back tears at one point. He will continue to work with the Whitecaps as an ambassador but has other business interests in Vancouver. "I am excited for the future," he said. "By no means is this the end." Known for strong defensive and leadership skills, the centre back had a goal and one assist in 71 career games -- 69 of which he started -- with the Whitecaps. He logged a total of 5,928 minutes during his MLS career. DeMerit spent six seasons with English club Watford FC before joining the Whitecaps. The 34-year-old American also appeared in 25 games with the U.S. national squad, starting four matches at the 2010 World Cup. Two injuries in a 15-month span hobbled DeMerit. In 2013, he missed most of the year with a torn Achilles tendon suffered in the season opener against Toronto FC. Last month, he tore a tendon in his left ankle in a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union. "I knew I was up against it," DeMerit said. It was one day last week while watching the team practise that DeMerit began to question if he could return. "Watching the guys play it just kind of dawned on me I think these days are over," he said. "I looked down and saw an ankle with one real tendon. "I didnt think I had it in me anymore." Later that day while sitting on a Vancouver beach, DeMerit decided to call it a career. "I sat down on a log," he said. "At that exact second, after no other thought, I decided I was going to retire." In a letter to fans posted on the Whitecaps website, DeMerit said if he continued to play he risked damaging the reputation he spent years building. "Ive always been the kind of player who wears his heart on his sleeve and its that heart thats telling me its time to stop," he said. "If I cant be the player that I have always been, and play to a standard that I believe is high enough, then its time for me to smile, say thank you and give my commitment to a new cause." Vancouver president Bob Lenardduzzi said DeMerits charm and charisma off the field played an important role in helping to raise soccers profile in a market dominated by hockey and football. Dee Ford Youth Jersey. "Jay gets the big picture," said Lenarduzzi. "He gets that in North America we are selling the sport." DeMerit has made over 120 appearances on behalf of the Whitecaps. "His willingness to participate in virtually any request we put in front of him has helped to strengthen our brand in the market place," said Lenarduzzi. Coach Carl Robinson said DeMerits competitive spirit helped mould the team. "Hes a sore loser," said Robinson. "Hes a pain in the backside sometimes when it comes to training because he wants to win so much. "He leads by example. Young players knew what was expected of them. If they stepped out of line, or didnt do the job properly, he would tell them." DeMerit played college soccer at the University of Illinois-Chicago but was overlooked by pro scouts. He travelled to London with $1,200 in his pocket to pursue a soccer career. In his letter he talked about being broke, "sharing bath water" with a friend and playing games with "nothing but a couple of cows and five people in the stands." Eventually DeMerit would score the goal that sent Watford to the Premiership. He played in an FA Cup semifinal against Manchester United and a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool. He also played on the MLS all-star team that beat Chelsea. In Vancouver he helped the Whitecaps become the first Canadian team to reach the MLS playoffs. The chance to be part of a new franchise appealed to DeMerit. "I thought it was an amazing opportunity to be part of a blank canvas," he said. "Vancouver gave me that opportunity." Playing in Vancouver also allowed DeMerit to meet his future wife, Olympic gold medallist skier Ashleigh McIvor. The couple were married last summer. In his letter, DeMerit talked about what soccer gave him. "I got to travel around the world, grace a few magazines and billboards, and got to see the soccer community come together and raise money to make a movie about my life," he said. "I got to talk about my beloved Green Bay Packers with Elton John while in my underwear and drink beers with Bill Clinton. "I got to meet other amazing athletes and even got to marry the most beautiful Olympic gold medallist on the planet." With one chapter of his life finished, DeMerit is anxious to see what the future holds. "This isnt a career ender," he said. "Its a life starter." Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ChinaCheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '

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