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Sunday's Arsenal transfer rumours: Julian Draxler and Alexandre Lacazette linked

 Julian Draxler of Wolfsburg celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen
Image: Arsenal are hoping to sign Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler this summer, according to Football Whispers

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.

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.Julian Draxler (Wolfsburg) - 4.6

Speculation continues to mount about the Germany international's future at Wolfsburg, with Arsenal having been widely linked with a club-record move for the midfielder.

LILLE, FRANCE - JUNE 12:  Julian Draxler of Germany runs with the ball during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Germany and Ukraine at Stade Pierre-
Image: Draxler is contracted to Wolfsburg until 2020

However, with the Bundesliga club now claiming that the player is "100 per cent" certain to stay with them this summer, Wenger could face a tough task luring him to the Emirates next season.

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2.  Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) - 4.4

After scoring 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, Lacazette has attracted the attention of Wenger. His rating continues to fluctuate, but the Frenchman remains in the top three of the Football Whispers charts.

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring a goal
Image: Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season

Sky sources understand West Ham are still interested in bringing Lacazette to the Olympic Stadium, but they have not made an improved bid to match his reported price tag of 52m euros (£43.5m).

So, will the Gunners dig deep to bring this proven goalscorer to the Emirates?

3. Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli) - 4.2

Gonzalo Higuain, 33 gol in campionato. E una partita a disposizione per superare il record di 35 (Foto Getty)
Image: Arsenal missed out on signing the Argentina international in 2013

It's no secret Wenger is on the lookout to boost his strike force this summer and the latest name being heavily linked with a move to north London is that of Higuain.

Three years after missing out on him, could he finally be joining Arsenal? Watch this space...

Hottest Arsenal whispers - Sunday, July 17

Julian Draxler Wolfsburg 4.6
Alexandre Lacazette Lyon 4.4
Gonzalo Higuain Napoli 4.2
Riyad Mahrez Leicester City 3.8
Kostas Manolas Roma 2.9
Carlos Bacca AC Milan 2.9
Jeison Murillo Inter Milan 2.4
Alvaro Morata Real Madrid 2.1
Mauro Icardi Inter Milan 1.9
Daniele Rugani Juventus 1.9
Romelu Lukaku Everton 1.8
Arda Turan Barcelona 1.5
Jordy Clasie Southampton 1.4
Leroy Sane Schalke 1.2
Rob Holding Bolton 1.1
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