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Scout Report – Vicente Iborra

Leicester City made their second major transfer move of the summer with the signing of Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra for a reported fee of £12million.

The 29-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year deal, with head coach Craig Shakespeare revealing his joy at being able to add a player with such vast experience to his squad:

“With Vicente, he is one the recruitment department have had earmarked for a while, rated him very highly. Then to meet him and see him out in training, his pedigree is there for all to see. We spoke about what he brings, he was captain of Sevilla, the leadership qualities, but what came across when I spoke to him was his aims, and hopes. He wants to be a team player, he wants to be part of a team. He is not an individual. They are values I rate very highly as a manager.”

The History

Iborra came through the ranks at Spanish side Levante and made his first-team debut in a Copa del Rey clash against Getafe in January 2008. His La Liga bow, against Real Madrid, came four days later.

He remained with the club despite their relegation that year and was a key member of the side that helped earn promotion back to La Liga in 2009/10.

The midfielder established himself as a regular starter during the 2011/12 campaign, and two strong seasons with Levante helped convince Sevilla to sign Iborra in August 2013.

His four-year spell in Seville was a huge success.

He picked up three consecutive UEFA Europa League winners medals and three top-five finishes in La Liga, and was also named club captain.

Iborra produced 30 goals and 13 assists in 172 matches in all competitions, but last season found his first-team opportunities limited, managing just 12 league starts, which paved the way for the move to Leicester.

The Prospects

Having featured for Sevilla as a defensive, central and attacking midfielder, along with a few appearances in central defence, Iborra will certainly offer Shakespeare plenty of versatility.

Standing six foot three inches tall, Iborra is perhaps not the archetypal Spanish midfielder and, when used in a central support role behind a striker, has even drawn comparisons with Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini.

Iborra is very strong in the air – he won 64% of his aerial duels last season – and will provide a different kind of threat for the Foxes.

He also possesses good predatory instincts, having scored exactly seven goals in each of his last three league campaigns despite predominantly operating in a deeper midfield role.

While he can appear slightly ungraceful, Iborra is technically sound, with his adaptability illustrating his football intelligence. His physicality, meanwhile, should be well suited to the Premier League.

Under Shakespeare, Leicester generally lined up in either a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-4-1-1 formation during the final months of last season.

Iborra offers an alternative to Danny Drinkwater or Wilfred Ndidi in central midfield and can also compete with Shinji Okazaki in the central support role. Islam Slimani and Leonardo Ulloa are also options to tuck in behind or play alongside Jamie Vardy, though the potential arrival of Kelechi Iheanacho from Man City will also bolster the Foxes’ options in the final third.

The Spaniard could also play in a deeper role if Shakespeare considers using a 4-1-4-1 system, either in tougher away matches or against the leading clubs, with the significant outlay made on Iborra suggesting he will command a regular starting berth.

While Vardy will be the leading attacking option from the Foxes, Iborra may offer a possible alternative in midfield, with the 29-year-old priced at 6.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and 8.3 in Sky Sports.

With Riyad Mahrez’ future at the King Power Stadium in doubt, Iborra could come into contention alongside the likes of Demarai Gray, Marc Albrighton and possibly Ndidi as cheaper options.

Iborra impressively averaged a shot every 47.52 minutes last term, which was better than both Ndidi (49.10) and Albrighton (115.48), although slightly inferior to Gray (38.48).

The England U21 international did only register five attempts from inside the box, though, compared to 24 for the Spaniard.

But the former Sevilla player doesn’t look to boast much assist potential, only producing a key pass every 92.06 minutes. That was, unsurprisingly, less than wide men Albrighton (51.60) and Gray (61.12), although significantly better than Ndidi (253.67).

Then again, Iborra didn’t play in a central support role last season, so those numbers should be a lot more impressive in that position.

One negative factor surrounding Iborra’s prospects is his disciplinary record. He picked up 34 yellow and two red cards over the past four seasons, committing a foul every 37.77 minutes last term.

Leicester’s opening schedule (ars, BHA, mun, CHE, hud, LIV) perhaps mean Iborra is unlikely to come onto our radars, at least initially.

That tough start will hand Fantasy managers the ideal opportunity to see whether Iborra can cement a regular spot in the starting XI and, just as pertinently, what position he’ll be taking up.

Iborra’s goal scoring record means he is definitely one to track, and if he is kindly priced and plays in an advanced role, he could well be a factor in our seasons.

Further Reference

Vicente Iborra Wikipedia

Vicente Iborra Transfer Markt Page

Vicente Iborra You Tube Highlights

3,276 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Heavy Soul
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi All,
    First crack at it. Any thoughts or concerns?

    Foster
    Trippier / Milner / Cedric
    Sane / Alli / Coutinho / Carroll
    Lacazette / Lukaku / Firmino

    (Myhill/ RLC / 4.0/4.0)

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Possibility of Robertson going to Liverpool dampens Milner's appeal

      1. Heavy Soul
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Very true. Perhaps he goes for a Chelsea Defender.

        1. Mr. Funny Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Or to Lindelof and upgrade one of Carroll or 4.0 defs?

          1. Heavy Soul
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Good shout. Thanks for your help.

  2. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this bunch appreciated

    Foster
    Alonso-Lindelof-Trippier-Cedric-Daniels
    Sane-Ramsey-Mane
    Kane-Lukaku

    Elliot-RLC-Abraham-Chalobah
    0itb

    1. Heavy Soul
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Very balanced. I like it.

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it, but the only thing I don't like is the 532.

  3. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is Levy a good or bad owner?

    He doesn't spend much on new signings or player contracts (which needs to be improved imo if Tottenham want to remain competing for the league), but he's earned the club huge transfer profits for outgoing players, such as the 50m pounds for Kyle Walker or the 85m pounds for Gareth Bale, and the club is ultimately very stable financially

    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think he owns Spurs.

  4. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best mid for £7m? (Got Zaha)

    1. BLANKET DEFENCE
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I got A.ayew. With Carroll's constant fitness concerns he could stat up top but im a bit hesitant still

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Zaha imo, Ramsey worth a shout too.

    3. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Willian short term, Lanzini over 38 games

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hazards back on the treadmill already mate

  5. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Might go 3 5 2 if RLC is real deal....

    Foster
    Trippier Cedric Monreal
    Sane Mane Eriksen RLC Willian
    Kane Lacazette

    Elliot Crouch Mee Hunemeier

    Loving that!!!

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not bad, but Man U's fixtures...

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Keep forgetting to post. No United allowed or wanted in ml

        1. Mr. Funny Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Interesting...why may I ask?

          1. 32chickens
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            citeh shirt
            citeh fan

            1. Stupendous
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              League rules

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Monreal > Bertrand will be worth it 🙂

  6. Jake.l_8
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Have

    Lindelöf
    Hünemeier
    Yedlin
    Cédric

    Have 4.5 for last defender, who should I get?
    Should I find a way to make .5m to get it to 5.0 for last defender?

    Any suggestions on who I should get?

  7. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who do you prefer, Redmond or Tadic?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm going with Redmond.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Neither tbh 🙂 Tadic if I had to pick.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Redmond, but I wouldn't say he's nailed, as much as I think he should be.

    4. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Watch out for Boufal preseason

    5. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Tadic will be a new player this year. Puel ruined his output last year.

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Who ruined it the year before that then?

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He had 8 goals and 13 assists the year before that, Sess.

          1. Sess!
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Fair enough. Better than I thought.

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              A fair misconception though, to be honest. It feels like he's been trolling us forever 🙂

      2. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This. The guy had 8 goals and 13 assists the season before. For 6.5? I'll have some of that.

  8. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who do you back to get more clean sheets this season: Spurs or City?

    Usually Spurs would have the better tally, but:
    - Kompany makes a huge difference to the City defence as we know. They didn't have him for most of last season. We saw his effect at the end of it. May Pep will also address the defence this season as he realizes the importance of it in a PL title challenge?
    - Spurs obviously will be playing at Wembley, where the pitch size is a great deal larger than that at WHL. The effect of this shouldn't be disregarded when it comes to Spurs' defence, more than their offence imo. They'll have to readjust how they set up their team shape and take into consideration the more running they'll doing on a larger pitch.

    Basically I'm trying to pick between Kompany and Toby/Trippier as my final premium defender. They all have attacking returns, hence wondering about their defences. Thoughts?

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kompany will be back on the treatment table before long.. i would avoid personally

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        You reckon? I sort of hoped he'd gotten over those problems but I guess you're right. But what I don't want to do is let that deter me while he racks up points. Same as with the 'yellow cards imminent for Costa' thing last season. Perhaps it would be better to exploit his points while they're there and just switch to another premium defender, rather than just standing by and losing out. Overall, what defence out of these would you invest in long term this season Nigel?

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Fair point mate while he is fit he is nailed and is a valuable asset.. Long term Spurs would be the one i would invest in.. better defence better organised better protected..

          1. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Right. Really considering Toby as I think he's good value at 6.0 if he can grab some goals like we know he can. He also won't be rotated like Trippier. Just worried about the Wembley effect on their defence. Thanks.

            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              For sure regarding Toby.. toying with a downgrade of my 4th mid to tap into a big hitting defender.. Toby fits that bill

              1. UnitedFan
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                If you're 4th mid is 6.5 or below, definitely go for it. Toby should outscore them. My cheapest mid is Zaha at 7.0, playing 442.

                1. KingNidge
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Yep i think i will.. good man

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      They won't have Kompany the whole of this season either. I want Kompany in my team, but there are other players around his price who score goals and are injured less than 6 months a year.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Problem is nobody else in the City backline looks as nailed. Who'd you recommend in that price bracket? Other starting defenders are Bailly, Kolasinac and Cedric.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Kolasinac and Cedric I think are great options, along with the defenders in the post below this.

          1. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Don't want to spend 6.5 on a defender personally and already have Cedric over Bertrand. Thanks though. If you had to pick either the City or Spurs defence, which one? Also, are you asking something in your post below I can help with? I'm not sure.

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              I can't answer a question on coverage, sorry. Personally I think Bertrand is the second best 5.5 option after Trippier. So I would double up rather than downgrade to someone I didn't want simply because they play for a specific team.

              Kompany is my fave City defender, although I would consider Walker too, and the only United defender I'd really consider is Valencia, but you know everyone has Lindelof, so you could just go for him. So at 6.0 or less for City or United, my only recommendation would be Kompany, sorry!

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Sorry, City or Spurs. So Kompany or Trippier. Aldeweireld as an alternative to Kompany, but not before Trippier 🙂

                1. UnitedFan
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Hahah thanks. 🙂

  9. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kolasinac + Milner
    Kolasinac + Azpi
    Bertrand + Alonso
    Bertrand + Azpi + 0.5
    Kolasinac + Valencia
    Bertrand + Valencia + 0.5
    Kolasinac + Valencia
    Cahill + Kolasinac
    Cahill + Bertrand + 0.5

    I'm not asking for an answer, I just need to write it down and hope for an intervention.

    1. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      E

  10. Jamie_GAWA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Interesting draft I made, thoughts?

    Foster Myhill
    Cedric Simpson Tomkins (Dunk, 4.0)
    Alli Pogba Zaha Tadic (RLC)
    Aguero Lukaku Lacazette

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty good considering that forward line.

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I think the midfield has good balance and im WCing gw4 anyways so I'll know which premiums to invest in.

  11. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    The thing about Trippier is, will he play 38 games? Once Walker and Rose are raring fit he'll be back on that bench.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Errrrl

    2. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Walkers old today to city

      1. Disco Pat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        *sold

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure what Rose has to do with it

    4. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      its trippier or double barrel walker that side of the pitch

    5. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wow

  12. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Knockaert injury?

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      yes -33mins
      crutches leaving ground it is said....

  13. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Help a brother...

    A) Redmond - Zaha - Simpson - Fletcher
    or
    B) LC - Ramsey - Trippier - Abraham

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Depends which are playing regularly or often benched

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Doesn't it always?

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Which is why you need to say. What's your point? Haha

          If you're going to bench the leftmost options, then Redmond is a waste of money. If you're going to play them every week, them Redmond will outscore RLC by some distance probably. It's important to know.

  14. Ebede21
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Currently owning Salah and Alli (A) but still considering Ericksen and Coutinho (B). Any opinions?

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B-reliable class acts,shouldn't let you down,keepers

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'd pick the latter two. Eriksen has set-pieces over Alli and offers better bonus potential. Coutinho over Salah because we know what he can do already and he looks very good as a CM in that midfield 3.

  15. thes7s
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    West Brom are finalizing Hegazi's deal.
    Hegazi is 26, 195 and had a three-year stint at Fiorentena back in 2012 that was plagued by two torn ACLs. He is a decent defender, builds up play well, never rushes into tackles and has great ariel ability in defense, not so much on offense he didn't score much for his current club, AlAhly, despite his height.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      In more important news, is he going to be 4.5m?

      1. thes7s
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I guess, it's a loan deal worth £1m. Will he nail a place? He might get eased.

      2. DeathoftheParty
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Fact

  16. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Not seeing many takers for Sterling.

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      out of favour with pepluv

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bernardo Silva will be eating into his game time you would have thought

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe, but doesn't strike me as a player with blistering pace. I would've thought he's seen as a central option with the occasional game out wide.

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Think he'll start wide and drift inside.. KDB and Silva more central.. Sterling will see a decent amount of football though Pep likes him and he has improved a lot.. rotation city

        2. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Walker will provide the width and pace on that side now mate

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I'm just trying to shave .5 off my side.. struggling.

            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              What are you looking to do?

              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                .5 off this.

                4.5 - 4
                Lindelof - Ake - Cedric - Tomkins - 4
                Sanchez - Cout - Sane - Walters - RLC
                Kane - Lukaku - 4.5

                1. KingNidge
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Ake or Walters would be for the chop if you're desperate

                  1. goriuanx
                    • 13 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Yeah, I was trying to squeeze in Ake but looks like I'll have to give him a miss. Maybe just get Francis or Begovic. Bournemouth look good.

                    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      - but the real problem is, you're insane to get Sane. 😉

                2. Licky
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Trent usurping Clyne would be tasty, and make that possible.

                3. 32chickens
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  walters to Can/matic

                4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Ake to Francis.

            2. 32chickens
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              who are you trying to downsize

    3. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sane Aguero Jesus

    4. Licky
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think Pep rates him at all, he'll be off at some point, but for now will be cover.

    5. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Will be well down the pecking order

  17. Pique boo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Coutinho or salah
    Alli or Eriksen
    Kane or Aguero

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      C
      A
      K

      Yes, Cak.

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho for now. He's going to run the show.

      Eriksen shaves it for me, although most are saying Alli, and I have neither at the mo (Mane instead).

      Kane for sure for me.

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho
      Eriksen
      Kane

  18. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best pick ... ?

    a) pogba - (have lindelof & lukaku)

    b) zaha - plus the 1 million..

    Tnks

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      john mcenroe
      serious
      pogba by a mile

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pogba

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I know he's £7m but is anyone considering Alonso? He's basically a winger.

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes I am. If Milner is under threat, then Alonso comes into contention along with a few other options. E.g. perhaps Bertand and Alonso instead of Kolasinac and Milner

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Won't be nailed if they sign a replacement, which is what they're looking for.

  20. Sess!
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who ia the best £4.5m def to start with?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cameron.

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nailed?

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Think so. OOP too.

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Think a Newcastle one

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Tomkins any good?

      2. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Which one Jazz? Lascelles?

        1. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Surely yedlin if anyone. Gets forward a lot.

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Only played half a season last year though.

            1. Sess!
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              For what reason?

              1. BananaNose Maldonado
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Rotated. And also likes a yellow card. I think Lascelles is the safer bet.

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Francis imo. Ake and Begovic are great acquisitions to shore up that defence. Some people here think he'll be phased out, but imo if Ake gets CB, then he goes to RB with Smith on the bench.

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not a bad shout.

      2. Miami Monkey
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Checked BOU forums and they don't think he's starting in either position

    4. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      mee lowton tomkins
      more chance/upside-malone musuaka

    5. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I would look at Leicester if I weren't looking to cover specific bad fixtures

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I'm looking at first few games only.

  21. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How about a £4.0m keeper for United?

    Current third choice Joel Pereira, 21, has the potential to become Manchester United's number one goalkeeper if De Gea leaves. (Independent)

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That would be nice. Very nice

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just signed a new deal Jose is a big fan but even De Gea left Romero would be there too

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      So long David, I'll help you pack

  22. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Loftus Cheek + Alonso (442)
    B) Ake + Redmond (352)

    1. Pique boo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A but keep in mind Alonso might get benched if Chelsea sign Alex Sandro

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        How could they bench Alonso?!

  23. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    So long, Trippier. It was nice while it lasted 🙁

    Tottenham will challenge Juventus for Porto defender Ricardo Pereira and are expected to pay £22m for the 23-year-old, who they want to replace Kyle Walker. (Evening Standard)

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hot topic, please.

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure worth hot topic for a transfer rumour.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          It's an exclusive.

          1. Sess!
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I wrote an in depth post earlier comparing ritchie, ince and knockaert and didn't even get hot topic. Not that I was fishing for one, but still thought the numbers were highlighting.

          2. 32chickens
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            please credit BBC gossip summary page where you get these'exclusives ' from

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Agree on the please.

    2. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      "Evening standard"

  24. RubberDucky
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I know another RMT,

      Please help with m 2nd draft.

      Too much spent in the back?

      Foster

      . Trippier PVA Cedric

      Alli Sane Redmond William RLC

      . Kane (c) Lukaku

      Fabianski Gayle Mee Rangel

    • FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      So long, Milner. It was nice while it lasted 🙁

      Liverpool are close to signing Hull City and Scotland defender Andrew Robertson, 23, as negotiations between the two clubs intensify. (Guardian)

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Gossip king.

    • Crinix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Initial draft

      Foster
      Cedric \ daniels \ PVA
      Tadic \ lallana \ KDB \ eriksen \ ali
      Lukaku \ firmino

      Unfortunately no arsenal \ chelsea coverage

      1. cravencottage
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nice team. Unsure about Lallana's minutes

        1. Crinix
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I thought he was one of the first names on the teamsheet

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not a fan of Lallana now.

      3. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        PVA is very last year. Like your midfield though.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Correction: He's very this year and the year before last

      4. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Missing some players. Like the Lallana and KDB picks though 🙂

    • cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Some help please:

      A) Alli and Gayle
      B) Pogba and Defoe

      Thanks

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        A

    • The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What are people's views on having fodder on the bench. For example Kane and Lukaku and a £4.5 striker on the bench to just sit there!

      1. One Man
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        That is what I will be doing.

        Kane, King, and 4,5mil forward.

        Worked well at end of season last term, as it helped me juice up my midfield.

      2. BendingFCs
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Can you push to 5.0 and get someone more likely to get a run?

      3. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ok. Remember you are only making a starting GW1 line up not a season long one.

        Things will happen and your team will change quickly.

      4. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        > £4.5 striker on the bench to just sit there

        Causes problems for a cpl reasons:

        1) You're going to need 2x transfers to get your 4.5mil striker out
        1 to find a more expensive starting striker
        1 to downgrade the player that frees up the funds to buy our new striker
        *In before, I'll do it on my WC!
        We don't want a non-playing 4.5mil striker being a contributing factor to WC.

        2) Starting a w/ one non-starting player means we'll need to use these 2x FT's sooner rather than later
        *In before, but we have 2x other subs!
        We need a decent bench to fill in for suspended, injured, & rotated players.
        Not to mention entire squads who have blank GW's.

    • One Man
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Everton's Klaassen Looks a good punt at 7.5mil. Maybe the best mid for this price range ?

      1. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nope, unproven in a serious league, has horrible fixtures and is 0.5 more expensive than the likes of Zaha

        1. One Man
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks pal, I agree, fixtures aren't good. Maybe Walcott ?

      2. Crinix
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Gw 1 yeah

      3. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Avoid for now imo for the reasons outlined by Net Gains above, reassess later.

        1. Net Gains
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Hey United fan! Long time no speak 🙂

          1. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            How's it going NG? 🙂 I post the odd time during the day, but it's full of annoying gravless (no offence). I come out fully at night though.

            1. Net Gains
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Haha I totally know what you mean! All's good with me thanks him, hope you're great too!

              1. Net Gains
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                That's was meant to say hun not him lol

                1. UnitedFan
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Haha, I am thanks. How's the team coming?

                  1. UnitedFan
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    *along

                  2. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Grab your coat...

                  3. Net Gains
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Not too advanced so far tbh. Going with three premiums up front so basically hate the rest of my team lol. How about you?

                    1. UnitedFan
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Going 4 at the back, 3 premiums and Cedric. Not the usual but premium defenders should outscore any 6.5 and below mid attacker options there are this year. Going 442. Good luck.

    • FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      So long Willian and Fabregas. It was nice while it lasted 🙁

      https://www.instagram.com/p/BWiUiTrFcju/?hl=en

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ready for the start of the season so it looks like? Changes everything!

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Precisely.

        2. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Doesn't mean he'll be fit in a few weeks. Let's see. Obviously kills willian as an option if he is though.

      2. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Chelsea don't expect him back till after the international break at least. So GW4. Treadmill is a very early stage of rehabilitation.

        I guess we'll see.

        1. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          This.