Istana Negara has yet to announce who is to be the country's next prime minister but it seems the jostling for the number two post has already begun.

Based on statements from various parties and coalitions, it has been strongly suggested that Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob may come out victorious in the race to form a new federal government.

Now, there are rumours flying that there has been an agreement his deputy would come from Bersatu.

Among the names which have been touted for the post include Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainuddin, as well as supreme council members Redzuan Md Yusof and Mohamed Azmin Ali. All three are former ministers in the previous Perikatan Nasional cabinet led by Muhyiddin Yassin.