Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers.
Marco Verratti to Chelsea
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are interested in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti. The report adds that Antonio Conte is prepared to sanction a £30 million bid for the Italy international but the French giants want more. Elsewhere, reports that Chelsea are to let midfielders John Obi Mikel and Cesc Fabregas leave in January would make midfield reinforcements a requirement.