Transfers
31 August 2016 5925 comments
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Welcome to the first transfer deadline day of the 2016/17 season as we look to keep you up to date with the breaking news and brokered deals over the frantic next few hours.

We aim to keep this specific article “live”, adding the latest transfers and offering our thoughts on the new arrivals as and when they are confirmed.

These will then be fleshed out via a batch of Scout Reports and/or Moving Targets over the next few days.

Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham (Deal confirmed 11.40pm )
Deadline day drama at its best. Sissoko seemed all set for Goodison Park but a last minute intervention from Spurs apparently turned his head.

The Frenchman looked like a world-beater at times during Euro 16 but registered just a single goal in 37 starts for a relegated Newcastle last season.

With Nkoudou also arriving earlier in the day, suddenly the Spurs options in midfield are significantly boosted with pace and power added in abundance.

The question now is where this leaves the current Spurs’ trio of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela.

Hal Robson Kanu to West Brom (Deal confirmed 11.15pm)
The scorer of that goal arrives at the Hawthorns to add to Tony Pulis’ attacking options. Like Nyom’s capture earlier this evening, this looks like an addition to the Baggies squad rather than a first XI option.

Dieumerci Mbokani to Hull City (Deal confirmed 10.55pm)
Hull City’s much needed recruitment programme continues with the loan signing of striker Dieumerci Mbokani from Dynamo Kiev..

The former Norwich City man failed to impress on his top flight debut last term but will clearly challenge for starts at the KCOM Stadium.

With Will Keane already added to the books, suddenly Adama Dionmande’s berth looks under real threat – he’s currently owned by 6.1% of FPL managers as their third striker.

Enner Valencia to Everton (Deal confirmed 10.45pm)
Everton sweeten the bitter pill of losing a deadline day deal for Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko by signing the West Ham striker on a season-long loan.

A 5.5 striker option, Valencia seems unlikely to tempt Fantasy investment and will surely only offer back-up to Romelu Lukaku unless deployed wide by Ronald Koeman.

Jason Denayer to Sunderland (Deal confirmed 10pm)
The 4.9 FPL option makes the loan move from Manchester City to bolster David Moyes’ squad – a much needed acquisition given the Black Cats’ recent injuries in defence. Sadly, his price point is unlikely to tempt investment with Lamine Kone currently still at the club and priced at 4.5.

Jack Wilshere to Bournemouth (Deal confirmed 9.30pm)
Out of favour at Arsenal, can the injury-prone England man rescue his career at the Vitality Stadium?

Wilshere has managed 90 minutes once from 2014/15 onwards and faces a tough task to steer clear of the treatment room.

Should he manage to do so, he’s likely to battle Josh King for the central support role behind a lone striker. At 5.5 to Wilshere’s 6.4, King has already opened his account with a strike at Palace last weekend and now looks prone to rotation unless Wilshere drops into central midfield.

Islam Slimani to Leicester City (Deal confirmed 9.15pm)
The Algerian international arrives at the King Power on the back of the most prolific season of his career.

Slimani racked up 27 goals in 33 league appearances for Sporting Lisbon last season and his top-rate work ethic fits perfectly with Claudio Ranieri’s ethos.

More of a penalty box predator and less of a technically gifted player, he could force a slight change in tactics to 4-4-2 if he can oust Shinji Okazaki in the Foxes’ first XI.

Slimani’s arrival also affords Claudio Ranieri to manage Jamie Vardy’s minutes, particularly around congested Champions League periods.

Alvaro Arbeloa to West Ham (Deal confirmed 8.45pm)
Is this the signing to finally free-up Michail Antonio from his unwanted shifts at right-back?

West Ham have acquired 33-year-old former Liverpool full-back Alvaro Arbeloa to offer Slaven Bilic some experience on the right side of his defence.

Arbeloa has certainly seen it and done it. Does he have the legs for another run at the Premier League? For Antonio’s sake, we certainly hope so.

Allan Nyom to West Brom (Deal confirmed 7.50pm)
Low-key stuff this. However, the Baggies have managed to add to their defensive options by swooping for Watford’s out of favour full-back.

Nyom will now likely challenge Craig Dawson at right-back, giving Tony Pulis of moving him to a central defensive role or even deployed a three-man defence. Failing that, Nyom has probably moved from one Premier League bench to another.

David Luiz to Chelsea (Pending Medical 6.30pm)
Potentially the most eyebrow-raising deal of the day was at Stamford Bridge, with David Luiz rejoining Chelsea from French champions PSG pending a medical.

Luiz’ return places question marks over Antonio Conte’s preferred central defenders for the season ahead and with the arrival of Marcos Alonso also creating uncertainty over the full-back berths, investing in the Blues’ backline right now perhaps isn’t the wisest decision. Luiz may also be used in a midfield holding role, however.

With Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester and Man United in the next six, keeping a watching brief on Conte’s teamsheet might be the safest approach for now as we look for signs of secure starters.

Georges-Kevin Nkoudou to Tottenham (Deal confirmed 6.00pm)
Spurs have swooped for 21-year-old Marseille winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in a bid to inject pace into their attack.

The jet-heeled attacker made 41 appearances for the French club last season, notching an impressive 10 goals and earning five assists. It remains to be seen how and when he will fit into Mauricio Pochettino’s line-up but, given their relentless pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha, it’s clear that the Spurs boss was hell-bent on adding more pace to his side.

Nkoudou’s arrival will surely cast further doubt on Christian Eriksen’s role – the Dane has so far struggled to make an impact this season, while Erik Lamela appears to have made strides.

Marcos Alonso to Chelsea (Deal Confirmed 5pm)
The former Sunderland left-back returns to the top-flight after a spell with Fiorentina.

Alonso’s arrival threatens to shake up the Chelsea full-back berths. He’ll rival Cesar Azpilicueta for the role on the left, though the versatile Spaniard could also switch to the right and offer an alternative to Branislav Ivanovic.

With three goals and four assists in Serie A last season, Alonso’s raids from the back are certainly worth monitoring if he can nail down a regular role under Antonio Conte.

Given that Azpilicueta and Ivanovic are priced at 6.0, a similar cost looks the likeliest scenario.

Bruno Martins Indi to Stoke (Deal Confirmed 4.30pm)
With his side sitting bottom of the table after conceding six times in the first three Gameweeks, Mark Hughes has snapped up the Porto centre-half on a season-long loan deal.

The Dutchman comes in as a direct replacement for Philipp Wollscheid, who has joined Wolfsburg on loan, and look set to partner Ryan Shawcross in the heart of defence.

Having scored just six goals in the last five seasons at club level, the Dutchman has offered little goal threat to suggest he may be one to monitor.

Likely to come in at 5.0 in FPL, Martins Indi has some decent fixtures from Gameweek 5 onwards, though Erik Pieters, at 4.5, offers the cheapest route into Hughes’ rearguard.

Jeff Hendrick to Burnley (Deal Confirmed 4pm)
The Clarets have swooped to land the Derby midfielder for a club-record fee earlier this afternoon.

Likely to come in at 5.5 in FPL, Hendrick’s arrival is set to place Dean Marney’s starting role in doubt as he looks to cement a place alongside fellow new boy Steven Defour in Sean Dyche’s four-man midfield.

With two goals and three assists to his name in last year’s Championship, Hendrick is likely to appear on our radars anytime soon. In spite of an impressive Euro 2016 campaign, he struggled to nail down a regular role and started just 22 times last time out.

Adama Traore to Middlesbrough (Deal Confirmed 4pm)
Aitor Karanka has freshened up his options on the flanks ahead of the 11pm deadline.

Having sold Albert Adomah to Villa, the ‘Boro boss raided the midlands side for former Barcelona starlet Traore.

It’s fair to say that the new boy faces a tough task to convince. Traore failed to start a single league match last year and managed just two shots and a single key pass in 10 sub appearances.

Karanka is renowned for rotating his attackers during congested fixture periods and Traore (who should come in around 5.5) could be afforded the odd cameo to stake a claim.

Considering that summer signing from Ajax Viktor Fischer has been handed one minute’s pitch time in the opening three Gameweeks, though, Traore may need to get used to bench-warming duties all over again.

Didier Ndong to Sunderland (Deal Confirmed 4pm)
The Black Cats are another side to break their club-record fee after snapping up the defensive midfielder from Lorient.

Ndong’s combative style of play should chalk up the tackles and interceptions as well as yellow cards – he was booked 11 times in Ligue 1 last term.

Likened to Michael Essien, he managed just two goals last term and David Moyes will be hoping his impact in front of the back-four will shore up a defence that’s been breached in all three Gameweeks so far.

A price of 5.0 looks likely, then, though at 5.5, Adnan Januzaj seems the best value option on Wearside.

Sunderland may have a little while to wait until Ndong’s debut, though. He was one match into a three-game ban in France and, in a similar situation to Paul Pogba in Gameweek 1, that’s likely to be carried over into England, which would rule him out of the next two league matches.

Wilfried Bony to Stoke (Deal Confirmed – 1pm)
The Etihad exodus under Pep Guardiola gathers pace, with the Ivorian heading to Stoke in a season-long loan deal.

Bony’s move to Man City never quite worked out but let’s not forget he racked up 35 goals in 70 outings for Swansea before that switch.

Mark Hughes has been arguably seeking a natural finisher up front since taking over at the Potters, with the likes of Mame Biram Diouf, Peter Crouch and Joselu failing to make an impact.

Perfectly suited to the lone striker formation preferred by Hughes, Bony – at just 7.3 in FPL – could flourish from the service provided by Marko Arnautovic, Bojan and Xherdan Shaqiri.

If he can replicate that Liberty form, we could have another very viable mid-price option to consider when the schedule turns kinder from Gameweek 5.

Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi to Arsenal. (Deals Confirmed 30/8)
Priced at 8.5 in Fantasy Premier League, Perez arrives on the back of 17 goals and eight assists for Deportivo la Coruna in 2015/16.

The Spaniard is no like-for-like physical replacement for Olivier Giroud, though – he contested just 17 aerial duels in La Liga last season and won four of them.

Previously accustomed to playing out wide, the pacy Perez is versatile enough to play in any of the four attacking roles in Arsene Wenger’s 4-2-3-1. The Gunners have a very inviting schedule to follow but, until we get a better idea of his impact, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil seem safer bets for now.

Mustafi, meanwhile, looks set to go straight into the Arsenal XI alongside Laurent Koscielny, thus demoting the 4.5-priced Rob Holding to the bench.

Coming in at 6.0 in FPL, Mustafi has scored a reasonable six times in 63 league appearances over the last two seasons at Valencia, though on the downside, the German international is something of a card magnet and has been booked 22 times during that period.

Calum Chambers to Middlesbrough (Deal Confirmed 30/8)
Mustafi’s arrival at the Emirates has seen Chambers high-tail it up to Teeside as Aitor Karanka adds yet another option to his defence.

‘Boro arrive in the Premier League with the best defensive record in last year’s Championship – they shipped just 31 goals and racked up 22 shut-outs – and have so far conceded just twice in the first three Gameweeks.

Whilst investment in Karanka’s backline could well pay off, the pecking order is very much in question right now.

Chambers could play either centre-half or right-back, which has knock-on effect right across the defence, with the likes of Emilio Nsue, Antonio Barragan and Ben Gibson perhaps most at risk. Arguably, George Friend – once recovered from a minor calf complaint – looks the safest option at left-back, with Daniel Ayala’s 5.0 price tag too much of a deterrent.

Loic Remy to Crystal Palace (Deal Confirmed 30/8)
With Christian Benteke already on board, Remy’s arrival adds weight to the idea that Alan Pardew will opt for a two-man frontline this season.

The Eagles boss opted for a 4-4-2 at home to Bournemouth last weekend and Remy could prove the ideal foil for the big Belgian, relying on his knock-downs and aerial ability in and around the box.

Crucially, Remy has thrived under Pardew before, netting 14 goals in 26 outings at Newcastle. At 6.4, he could throw his hat into the ring as a viable mid-price contender, though Benteke is perhaps best-placed to benefit from Palace’s penchant for crossing under Pardew. The Belgian could also nick spot-kicks off Yohan Cabaye and, at 7.4, remains our preferred Selhurst Park frontman for now.

David Marshall to Hull (Deal Confirmed 30/8)
In all likelihood, the Scot’s arrival at the KCOM from Cardiff should spell the end of Eldin Jakupovic’s first-team prospects.

Starting the campaign priced at 4.0 in FPL, the Swiss international has climbed to over 20% ownership – only David de Gea is more popular between the posts.

It’s fair to say that he’s never managed to convince, though – in six seasons at the club, Jakupovic has been handed 12 league starts and has only benefitted from an injury to Allan McGregor.

Priced at 4.5, Marshall’s addition will force Jakupovic’s owners to reconsider and likely deprive us of one of the cheapest active stoppers around.

On the upside, Marshall made more saves that any keeper in his previous year in the top-flight. Bearing in mind that the Tigers have conceded more attempts on goal than any side so far, the Scot should be kept busy.

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  1. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wow, today's transferred players were updated quickly in FPL

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, impressed

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Since the mess up before GW1 deadline, they've been very impressive.

  2. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Denayer to sunderland on loan

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      #Points4Pickford

  3. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Stones, Eriksen, Aguero > Valencia, Hazard, & 10.7 forward for -4 to preserve wildcard and avoid further drops?

    If Gray is in trouble I'll hit the button later. Can get Aguero back by shifting Oscar>Capoue.

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I dont get why are everyone going for Utd defenders?
      They will have max 2-3 CSs in next 6 gws

      1. BlzE_94
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nope they will get 6 CSs

        1. JJO
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I agree
          In next 15 games

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think Stones to Valencia is worth a hit. Wait til next week - CS v City seems unlikely

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just saves the drop/rise. I'll sleep on it...!

  4. Bullet Eder
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Slimani added at 8.5 on FPL.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thats a lot

  5. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero and Tadic to Alexis and Kane (Aguero placeholder for 2 rounds) locked and loaded. Better make me proud 'Arry!

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Kane GW4 = 2 points...

  6. Big money for average players
    In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Am I alone in thinking that some very large sums of money are being paid for seriously average players?

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No.

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No. The market is insane with all this TV money

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It's like when the NBA renegotiated its new TV contract. 30m is the new baseline for a competent attacker.

    4. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Everyone knows that.

    5. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      As the TV money keeps rising so will the insane transfer fees - and salaries

    6. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It's spreading to the Championship as well. Norwich wouldn't budge on their £20 million valuation of Robbie Brady so no Leicester transfer, Villa have spent a combined amount of around £27 million on 2 strikers who have never played in the PL... Bonkers.

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wanted to see Brady in the prem too, raging. Quality player.

    7. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You'd be alone if you thought otherwise 😉

    8. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No you aren't however you are wrong. The prices are relative to how much the teams have, which is an insane amount of money.

    9. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for replies fellas.
      Just sad that so many clubs end up going skint five years down the line due to stupid amounts paid for players who end up unable to play at Championship standards over a season let alone Premiership needs, they get relegated anyway having given 4 or 5 year contracts that can only be funded if they stay in the top flight and plummet down the leagues as half a dozen disinterested players and agents (pockets fully stuffed with fees paid by the club on top of the transfer fees) sit and wait until they can walk away for free.

    10. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Am I alone in thinking that everything gets hulked nowadays?

  7. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    are Gray owners waiting for the news on his ban?
    By Sep 5th there will be massive price changes.. :/

    I was set on losing Tadic & Kun for a (-4) hit in order to get Sanchez & D.Costa/Lukaku.
    But I may sort Gray out first, before Tadic, if he is suspended.

    Gamble or not to gamble?

  8. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sissoko 8.0

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Who did he sign for?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Everton or Spurs,
        Fpl getting in there early too on this one.

        1. Cecil The Lion
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          How have they priced him without a team? Where do you see this?

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Check Moussa...

    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Jaysus!

    3. Porkchops Johnson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Is there an overview of the newly added FPL players somewhere, or do you have to check manually?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Manual check.

        1. Vamonos
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I don't see him at all

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            He's under his first name

            1. VS10_
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Can't find him anymore. Was he at Everton? Maybe they removed now that Spurs are back in the race too.

    4. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Really? Looks like they may have removed him [due to Spurs news?] as I can't see him on the player list for Everton?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        See global players

        1. Cecil The Lion
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Where is 'global players'? I'm guessing the transfers page is the wrong page cos that's where I'm looking

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            In 'View' (players list) > All players > Global, > Moussa
            (Spurs)

    5. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      so he must at Tottenham. I can't see him being more expensive than Barkley.

      1. Belalugozi78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Must be

    6. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😆

  9. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How's this WC team?

    Foster - Jaku
    Valencia - Walker - Stones - Amat - Holgate
    Ozil - Pogba - Hazard - Sterling - Capoue
    Ibrahimovic - Benteke/Defoe - Iheanacho

    Will need 2 x transfers to get Kun back in but that's OK

  10. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If Gray is banned, would the following be worth it for -8?

    Aguero -> Lukaku
    Gray -> Benteke
    Tadic -> Sanchez

    1. uhahpaulmcgrath
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      whats the story with the suspensions ? i thought they had till 6pm today to appeal ?

      1. Vamonos
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Tomorrow now for Aguero at 6pm

  11. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo do you prefer over the course of the whole season?

    A.) Morgan, Lamela/Antonio, Zaza/Defoe

    B.) Coleman, Lanzini, Defoe

    1. Vamonos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A) With Lamela and Zaza

      1. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Not worried about Lamela gametime?

        1. Vamonos
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Only if Sissoko signs...

          1. JIM BOB
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Ta. He may well do now.....Leaves me with this dilemma:

            A.) Morgan, Antonio, Zaza/Defoe
            Or
            B.) Coleman, Lanzini, Defoe

  12. Erlanger
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hey folks - in place of aguero, would you pick...

    Costa (form)
    Lukaku (fixtures)

  13. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    When is the transfer deadline? As in how much more time before the window closes?

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      About an hour and a half.

    2. AuFeld
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      48 mins.

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe I should average the replies?

      1. Vamonos
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        45 mins now

        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers all.

    4. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      My bad. 40mins. Apologies.

  14. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs match 30m Everton bid.......world's gone mad. 😀

    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Jeèeez

    2. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bad news for Lamela?

      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Unlikely but you never know what Poch is thinking

        1. JIM BOB
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I don't understand why they want him, to be honest?

          1. GENERATION X
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            dembele type

    3. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle is going to do a really good deal, aren't they?

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        They are unbelievably jammy getting 55M for him and Wijnaldum.

    4. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He looked a player in the Euros. Arguably more influential than Pogba in the games I saw

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He also looked an utter waste of space for most of the PL season.

        He's a good player with a dreadful attitude problem.

        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Poch can get him playing. Newcastle were rotten to the core

          1. Melvin Udall
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            If he doesn't start he'll throw the toys out.

        2. Melvin Udall
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          When motivatedvhes unplayable. We saw it ehen he first joined the Toon then again under Rafa at the end of last season for Newcastle and again at the Euros. Trouble was between times hes had donkeys like Pardew and Scteeve as managers. Doesnt excuse his unprofessional attitude to this though.

      2. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He's far too inconsistent. No doubting his talent though.

    5. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Congrats to Newcastle. What a deal.

  15. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Will Azpilicueta still be first choice now Chelsea have signed a new left back for big money?

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Should be. Ivan on the other hand....

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You'd certainly imagine so. Think Ivan might be more at risk with Azpi switching flank but I'm just speculating.

    3. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It may influence Ivanovic as Azpi should be moved to RB, but I'm only guessing

  16. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Case for Benteke. Thoughts ?

    - 51 goals and 12 assists in 8851 pl minutes (98 matches)
    - Fixtures (mid STO sun eve WHU)
    - Fits palace style of play

    Worth a punt on wc imo

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Seems to be between him, Bony and Defoe for the 3rd striker position. Benteke could be a great option!

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      When you put those fixtures like that,and when you realise he is playing for Palace...
      I dont like that much as a pick anymore

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        *like him

    3. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Bony

  17. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Denaeur 4.9

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Head spinning! Where has he ended up HVT?

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        sunderland

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Ah, ok. Not interested then. Cheers.

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Ford looks the 'Pick' of the bunch tho...

  18. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Seriously considering benching Kun instead of transferring him out. Not convinced Kane, Kaku or Costa will do enough in 2 GWs to justify burning 2 FTs. Not concerned about a price drop of 0.2 or so as he'll be straight back to 13.1 or 13.2 when he returns

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      not worth it, buying back at a cheaper price and rake in the points elsewhere in the meantime.

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Saving 0.1 is meaningless IMO

    2. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      imo its a math problem and the core questions are - how many FTs you have, and what is you'r squad structure (do you have other pressing matters). For 2FTs you get to distribute 4.5-5.5M for 2GW and will gain 0.1-0.2M (0.2 in case he drops to 12.8) in TV (the TV becomes useful from the moment you put it in the team though).

    3. big_cliff
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What about Vardy?

  19. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My problem with Southampton isn't the selling.
    It's not being able to get more.
    Mané should have been the hold-out deadline day whopper transfer.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      All I can see is a team on the slide.

  20. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs have matched Everton's bid for SIssoko

    1. thepeen555
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yep I thought I just read that

  21. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Slimani at 8.5 is too much for me

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      wayy too much

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not when Vardy is 8.5

      1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        9.9 *

  22. thepeen555
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is that right Spurs have now bid 30m for siss too?

  23. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    When will FA announce the verdict on the Gay Gray ban?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      next week

    2. thepeen555
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      People need to visit other sites for information too! They extended his appeal until 5th sept so not till next week now

  24. Kalou
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone here play FPL when Ronaldo was £14m?
    Those were the days!

    1. thepeen555
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mega bucks

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      My 1st FPL season, automatic captain.

      1. Kalou
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I seem to remember a few 44 point captain weeks!

  25. RubberDucky
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Slight change of topic.

      is a defence template of 5.5, 5.0, 5.0, 4.5. 4.0.

      0.5 too much???

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheap defence is the fashion but I'm a fan of this. Or even two 5.5s and two 4.5s

        1. RubberDucky
            9 years, 4 months ago

            who would be your 2 4.5's?

            1. Sharpe Shuffle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I like Evans and Pieters or a Middlesbrough defender like Friend or Nsue

      2. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wilshere to play as a 10 with Bournemouth or in the double pivot ?

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          For 10 minutes maybe before limping off.

          1. Arctic monkeys
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            In those 10 minutes, you think he will play as a 10 or deeper ? 5.9 for maybe a nailed Mid is hard to ignore.

            1. Sharpe Shuffle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Poor finisher and injury prone. Not for me

        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yep.. Oh wait, I thought you said Wilshere to play 10 minutes 😉

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Joking aside, I hope he can stay fit without Arsenals backroom staff hindering and realise his potential.

            1. Arctic monkeys
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yep, always liked his style of play but those injuries kinda killed him.

            2. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I enjoyed that link earlier WR.....good stuff.

              1. The Bandit
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                No probs 🙂

      3. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        for the next 2:

        A. Sanchez + Costa + Rondon
        B. Sanchez + Costa + C.Wilson
        C. Ozil + Costa + Benteke

        ?

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Ozil, Lukaku, Benteke, spend an extra 0.5m and dont worry about your striker being sent off every game before he is dropped for Bats.

      4. MR Penquin
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thinking of going very cheap & getting pickford & Stryjek

        until Monnone comes back

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          If you got the 0.1m rise in Jaku you might as well keep him of Stryjek.

      5. Frogman
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wow lots of last minute activity, lots of new options to consider for FPL...

        Which player is best placed to break up the template? Wilfred Bony at Stoke?

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Two playing 4m GKs. Extra 1m to spend 🙂

      6. TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Will Alexis rise tonight or tomorrow in your opinion? Close call according to fpl statistics

        1. Vamonos
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I think it'll be tomorrow, people will wait for Aguero news (me included) until taking him out for Sanchez/Ozil

        2. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He was around high 80s on fplstatistics yesterday IIRC, and he's only at 93 now so I don't think he'll rise

        3. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Probably tomorrow

        4. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Tomorrow and if not definitely by Friday.