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Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout can now get their own Transfer Planner to help with their Fantasy Premier League (FPL) preparations for the 2021/22 season.

In a laboratory nestled deep under Scout Towers for the last few months, our very own Az has been joined by Rob and James, the brains behind the Championship Manager FPL game, in concocting a Transfer Planner exclusively for Fantasy Football Scout subscribers.

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The Planner allows you to enter your FPL team as it currently is and then to set to work on what you would like it to become over the next few weeks, taking account of transfers, captaincies, chips and formation preferences.

The road ahead is kept up to date for you via a link to the Fantasy Football Scout Season Ticker and, if you think we’ve been a little too harsh on the Burnley attack or not given the Southampton defence enough credit, you can tweak the ratings to your satisfaction (or wildest dreams, as appropriate).

HOW TO USE IT

To get started, you fill in your player selections in the dropdown at the top of each player box on the Planner tab. Typing in the first few letters of a player name, or even “4.5” or “MUN” brings up a relevant shortlist to choose from.

Those same dropdown boxes are used to select your potential transfer targets in the columns for coming Gameweeks and your proposed starting XIs are indicated by tick boxes. Your transfer plans will be neatly summarised via In and Out sections at the foot of each Gameweek column.

If you want to narrow your focus to the next couple of unusual Gameweeks or jump ahead to consider the consequences of a hit there are “+” and “-” options for hiding and re-showing columns at the top of the Planner and Fixture Ticker tabs.

If your chosen FPL device doesn’t have an attached keyboard then downloading Google’s “Sheets” tab provides full functionality for mobiles and tablets.

HOW TO GET ONE

You’ll need to be an FFS Member to request your Transfer Planner. A link to the request form is available at the left-hand side of the Premium Members area. Fill that out and your sheet will be on its way, though please be patient during this initial release as each one must currently be despatched manually.

Once your Transfer Planner arrives, it may take 20-30 seconds to load when you first use it. The Transfer Planner needs an internet connection to stay active and may sometimes need to be refreshed to re-establish the link.

We genuinely think we’ve created something that’s simple, clean and that Fantasy managers will really benefit from using. Fill in the form now to start sorting your Jotas from your Willocks and paving the way for that pre-planned early Wildcard.

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  1. Claudio555
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Digne + Bissouma

    or

    Ayling + Benrahma

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling and Benrahma

  2. Rodney
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    (bottomed)

    I've ran a couple of drafts, one with more premium players and this with a more balanced side and strong bench. I hate having bench fodder, in the past it's shafted me when I have had players benched or needed to make a transfer and have no funds to do so. Anyway, thoughts on this side and thoughts on the lack of premiums, Salah and I guess VVD aside:

    Martinez - Sanchez

    Shaw - Stones - VVD - Coufal - Tsimikas

    Barnes - Salah (c) - Grealish - Greenwood - Saka

    Ings - Antonio - Toney

    1. UnluckyXI
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I like it and get the idea and agree flodding the bench with 4.5, 4.0, 4.0 is going to backfire at some point but think your bench is too strong.

      I'd probably look at ESR instead of Saka, to save 1.0m then one of the multiple 4.5 defs instead of Coufal,

      You could then spend that 1.5m on Greenwood or Stones to get players who are likely to play every game for more than a few weeks/rotation risks.

    2. altan8797
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think it lacks another premium yes. And you wouldnt wanna bench any of your front 8 imo, so downgrading one to upgrade another to a premium could be an option.

      Me personally wanna have at least 2 of Kane, Bruno, Salah and kdb

  3. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this? No TAA.

    Sanchez
    Shaw Coufal Targett Tsimikas Amartey
    Salah Fernandes Mahrez Jota Barnes
    Ings Antonio 4.5

    1. UnluckyXI
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Amartey a risk from week 2 with Vestergaard joining so you'll likely have 2 non playing defs by week 4 and city players coming back to compete with Mahrez.

      This with possible Jota rotation and a 4.5 fwd means an early wildcard.

      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Good point. I'll downgrade Targett and get Ayling and White for security.

        With Mahrez and Jota, I'll transfer them out.

        1. Swahealy
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Drop overpriced Mahrez all day, but you'll regret dropping Jota. Teams practically there now, you'll hardly be wild carding just to sort bench fodder

  4. altan8797
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I think it lacks another premium yes. And you wouldnt wanna bench any of your front 8 imo, so downgrading one to upgrade another to a premium could be an option.

    Me personally wanna have at least 2 of Kane, Bruno, Salah and kdb (when he is fit ofc)

    1. altan8797
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      reply fail

  5. Champions League Varane
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Cannot look past this at all.. feels like I’m only missing Ings

    Sanchez
    Webster Trent Shaw Tsmi
    Bruno Son Salah Barnes
    Watkins Antonio

    Steele Brownhill Ayling Scarlett

    1. altan8797
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      looks solid, wouldnt worry about Ings when you have Watkins

      1. Swahealy
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Lol, why what's Ings shot conversion and what's Watkins, come on now. Ings been feeding on scraps at the saints while Watkins been on target 1 in 10.

    2. UnluckyXI
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I like it

      Barnes to Benrahma? Frees up 1.0m to upgrade to ings and get a 5.0 def in now for Webster/Ayling when Tsimi stops playing

    3. El Presidente
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Solid dude

  6. revelc
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    what do you think?

    Bachmann (Foster)
    TAA - Shaw - Coufal (Tsimikas - Amartey)
    Barnes - Salah - Bruno - Greenwood (Brownhill)
    Toney - Ings - Antonio

    1. Dacra
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Very similar to my team.

      Coufal / Barnes / Toney > 4.5 / Raphina / Wilson

  7. Andrew
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Greenwood or Raphina?

    1. altan8797
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      raphinha, if you have bruno

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Depends. For how long?

      1. Andrew
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        3 or 4 week

  8. El Presidente
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Ings has pens?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, IF El-Ghazi isn't on the pitch.

      1. El Presidente
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  9. knightarsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why is everyone going with Salah instead of Mane?

    1. altan8797
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      on penalties and more reliable captain option.

    2. UnluckyXI
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      In the last 4 seasons:

      Points per game per mil so adjusted for their price and when they actually play as Salah has a lot more minutes.

      Salah 0.61, Mane 0.54

      Points per 90:
      Salah 7.6, Mane 6.45

      So for the extra 0.5 you get a lot more

      1. knightarsenal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks a lot !!!!

  10. Checko
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pretty much done, just one final decision.......

    A) Raphinha & Barnes (3-5-2)

    B) Ings & Benrahma (3-4-3)

    1. El Presidente
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one. If short-term (2-4 GW) I would go B. Long-term I prefer A

  11. altan8797
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    opinions on my final draft:

    sanchez foster
    taa cancelo shaw tsi amartey
    salah bruno grealish raphinha maddison
    toney antonio obafemi

    not really sure about maddison but cant really find any alternatives

    1. Andrew
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes over Maddison

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes instead possibly?...

      1. altan8797
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        thx, will consider

  12. El Presidente
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ziyech was my GW1 punt 2.1% ownership before last night's match, he was having a great pre season and I'm sure he would be under 3%. I was annoyed (but happy at the same time :-)) that he scored because it would undoubtedly grow is ownership %, but furious to know he got injured. My edge out the window. Thanks FPL God's.

  13. Gabbiadini
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Trying to get somewhat away from the pack, am I crazy?

    Sanchez | Foster
    Shaw | Veltman | Ayling | Tsimikas | Amartey
    Salah | Bruno | Son | Mahrez | Raphinha
    Ings | Toney | 4.5

    0.0 ITB. I do like the $ tied to Son & Mahrez and the ability this provides to move easily to other big-hitters. What are your thoughts?
    TAA and Benrahma over Mahrez and Veltman is possibly a safer choice but maybe that's because it is more popular. Undecided.

    1. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Basically looks like you’ve just gone for Son over TAA.

      I would say TAA fixtures are better to begin with. But still not a bad option.

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        As I mentioned it is Mahrez and Veltman over Son and Benrahma.

        1. Zladan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I would rather Mahrez and Veltman as the combo. Currently on them myself to target City Norwich.

          1. Gabbiadini
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            yes. interesting.
            depends on how aggressive I play it.

          2. Gabbiadini
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            sorry Mahrez and Veltman over TAA and Benrahma*

  14. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Im getting Jack.

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I always get Jack

  15. Hattrick Harry
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    New winger and Greek Cup winner Tzolis has landed in Norwich - great differential when fixtures turn, maybe?

    1. JelliedSpark968
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      one for the watchlist, that's about it

  16. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ings or Wilson do we think?

  17. tique
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering Tanganga as their 4/5th def? 4.5M and looked great vs Arsenal (grabbed an assist and played rb). Could be preferred to doherty and aurier. I know its a risky pick, but wanted some thoughts on it..

    1. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A wait and see, especially with City first game.

      1. tique
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        ya for sure but was thinking of benching him first game regardless. just cant trust ben white or arsenal despite their defensive record last year

        1. Zladan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          At least White will play, Tanganga you just don’t know. I expect Nuno to play his old pal Doh.

          1. tique
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            cant argue with that

    2. Gabbiadini
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      nope.

    3. JelliedSpark968
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth the risk. Wait and see. Interesting idea though, haven't seen him mentioned thus far

    4. El Presidente
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It's actually a good shout IF and only IF Nuno deploys his 3-5-2 (3-4-3 variant). He would be perfect to play alongside Sanchez and Romero.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like Spuds will start with 3x4.5 defenders, at least according to Neale's predicted line-up.

        1. tique
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          If that's the case, then I may go for him. he was bossing it out vs arsenal. check out his assist.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_SBAEwd1FM

          start around min 6

  18. Budgies
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Team locked in…

    Sanchez
    TAA (v), Tsimikas, Shaw
    Salah (c), Bruno, Mahrez, Benrahama, Raphinha
    Ings, Antonio

    (Foster, White, Omobamidelle, Obafemi)

    Only switched I am considering is: Benrahama & Raphinha > Barnes & Gilmour.

    1. liiusions
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Almost identical to mine. Toney vs Raphina is an interesting one but don’t like Leeds’ fixtures

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Everton 2 and Burnley 3 are pretty good fixtures to be fair.

  19. Zladan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which is better:

    A) Mahrez Toney (Obafemi)
    B) Ings Wilson (Gilmour)

    1. liiusions
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A way more fun but B probably safer

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 17 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have asked this earlier and got 5 B's, no A's.

      For what its worth, it wasnt the answer I wanted to hear though (we all love a bit of confirmation bias), so Im leaning towards A.

      A few reasons:
      1) City vs Norwich! If that were a GW1 fixture Mahrez would be in EVERY draft.
      2) Mahrez looks pretty nailed with all these injuries and his pre season, so less concerned about pep.
      3) As a cash cow Mahrez can become pretty much anyone, including Son for GW3 if funds permit.
      4) Villa have a new lineup - it is reasonable to think they wont hit the ground running.

      Reasons against:
      1) The 3-4-3 structure is the best by test. Gilmour > Obefemi, although as 3rd sub this is unlikely to be relevant.
      2) Its slightly easier to get to Kane/Lukaku from 343 structure (also 7.5-8m forwards).
      3) If Toney flops, I dont see many appealing options to escape to.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I also checked both FFS and Fix expected scores and A comes out a bit better on both, and over all time frames up to 6 weeks.

      2. Zladan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Wow, I am shocked! But great that we are on the same wavelength at least. I was certainly expecting people to back Mahrez.

        My reasoning is pretty much aligned with yours.

        If Toney flops then we are stuck with 1 up top and expect Toney to fall in price drastically. Very hard to move him up to Ings...

        As has become the trend though, we have seen a shift from 3-4-3 to 3-5-2 over the last few years. I’d like as much money in that midfield as I can get.

        Neither Lukaku nor Kane (Chelsea/Spurs) actually interest me until GW7, and without them really it’s a case of juggling the 7-8m forwards. Just how many you want/need. So I wonder do we need money up top just yet.

        I think the reason I’ve posed this question is I have a bit of Ings FOMO after seeing his ownership % and opening 3.

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 17 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          one thing to realise as well is price wise ALL forwards have been increased whilst Def/Mids are either the same or lower (Liverpool the exception to this rule).

          so if 352 vs 343 was becoming a marginal choice before, then all things being equal it should be clearly in favour of 352 given the pricing. still i dont like Obefemi it just makes my team look ugly. hopefully someone like Eddie or Tammy gets a move and opens up the budget forwards a bit more.

  20. JelliedSpark968
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Wood + Raph or Benrahma + Antonio? Was on Wood + Raph but quite like West Ham's chances

    1. liiusions
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’m on B+R. Raph fixtures are poor so he can wait

  21. liiusions
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Been pretty set on the following for a couple days now (long time in FPL!)

    Sanchez 4.0
    TAA Shaw Tsimikas White Amartey
    Salah Bruno Mahrez Benrahma Brownhill
    Ings Antonio Toney

    Only issue I have is GW3 because it looks like Amartey will lose his spot I’ll have to play double Liverpool defence vs Chelsea.

    Thoughts? 🙂

    1. JelliedSpark968
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What is your thinking on Brownhill?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I assumed he was a nailed-on starter until I saw him missing from the predicted line-up in the tab above today.

      2. liiusions
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Will be bench fodder - could also be Gilmour. Just assumed he was first choice from his minutes last season

    2. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would maybe get someone else for White who can play GW3 - Ayling?

  22. Eleven Hag
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Tsimikas (Ayling White)
    Salah Bruno Gundagon Barnes (Gilmour)
    Toney Antonio Ings

  23. Zladan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ings has just flown to top of ownership leaderboard among forwards!

    I guess most will ditch after the first 3 fixtures, but those first 3 do look tasty.

    1. JelliedSpark968
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I feel like Ings has always been kind of fixture proof though. Even when his team is losing, he can get a goal from nowhere

  24. Stevie52
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez, Sanchez
    White, Lowton, Coleman, TAA, Coufal
    Willock, Jota, Mahrez, Greenwood, Son
    Bamford, Wilson, Ings

    1. Stevie52
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez and Greenwood for first couple of weeks then see what happens

    2. Hattrick Harry
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good team out of similar ones posted here, Bravo!

    3. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wait and see on Willock mate. I want him too but personal terms have apparently been agreed. Whether he starts GW1 is another matter.

  25. tissae
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Son + Ayling in 4 4 2
    OR
    B) Barnes + Antonio in 4 3 3?

    1. JelliedSpark968
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B. Really like Barnes and Son plays City GW1

  26. JelliedSpark968
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I don't get the logic behind Mahrez or any City mids right now. How do you know they start any of the next two/three games? Surely in GW1 you want guaranteed starters, and I've seen people saying that they're going to use an early transfer to swap them out for Son etc. but surely there will be other issues in your team by then? Is there an injury or something that I'm missing that makes them more appealing?

    1. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez has little competition in his position right now and played well in pre-season. No reason why he wouldn’t start given the injuries and absentees.

    2. Stevie52
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Foden and De Bryune are out for a few weeks, and doubt if Grealish will start the first game, and Pep seems to like Mahrez even when Sterling is fit

      1. TwiggsJameson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, agreed. Torres looks a good pick too for the first few weeks.

  27. Zladan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people opting for Raphinha over Harrison? 20% v 5% ownership.

    I’d back Harrison to outscore Raphinha again this season.

    1. jia you
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Opting for Bamford over the mids as there's so much choice in the mid price midfield bracket and can't see me finding space for Leeds mid

    2. Hattrick Harry
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Harrison has great value at 6.0, the best one can find and will outscore anyone at 6.0 or under. Raphinha has fks and cks though and with similar PT he can outscore Harrison, 0.5 difference is fine and both will be excellent picks at their prices.

  28. STONEROSES
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anything glaringly wrong with this?

    Sanchez Foster
    TAA Shaw Coufal (Amartey White)
    Bruno Salah Barnes Jota Benrahma
    Ings Antonio (Obafemi)

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Beautiful

    2. Hattrick Harry
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      With that team surely want WC pretty quickly, many strategies here.

    3. Rodney
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      People backing City and Chelsea for 1st and 2nd this season and you have no players from either side

  29. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which three Liverpool players from the following four?

    Salah
    Jota
    TAA
    Tsikamas

    1. STONEROSES
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That’s the big quandary… Salah, TAA plus Jota for me

      1. A Team Of James McCleans
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Is TAA worth 3.5 over Tsikimas from the start?

    2. chriscosta
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      am going with salah trent and jota after internatioal break. but for now it kosta and salah.

  30. Elsabelle
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Am I good to lock in:

    Bachmaan
    Bertrand Van Dijk. Tsmikas Maguire

    Son Salah Greenwood Bruno

    Toney. Antonio

    Foster. White. Joao Pedro. Gilmour

    Might even bench boost