After early flurries to get rid of Jarell Quansah (£4.4m) and Dominic Solanke (£7.5m), the latest name on the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) community chopping board seems to be Christopher Nkunku (£6.4m).
16.8% of all Gameweek 1 managers began with the attacking midfielder, as he scored three pre-season goals and played more summer minutes than any other Chelsea asset.
However, his opening league appearance lasted just under an hour, before a Gameweek 2 benching restricted the Frenchman to a very late cameo. That’s why 420,000 managers – and counting – have decided to ditch Nkunku, causing a price drop.
To those waiting until nearer the deadline to sell him, let’s assess some of the better replacements.
MOST-BOUGHT
Above: Popular midfield purchases for Gameweek 3, as of Wednesday morning
Once the five premium names are ruled out, a valid route out of Nkunku looks clearer.
Those that have the funds to go £1.2m higher could purchase Diogo Jota (£7.6m), who is having a great time playing up front. Three big chances, with an expected goals (xG, 1.54) tally that only forward Erling Haaland (£15.1m) has bettered.
Yet it could be too late to jump onto the Liverpool man, as rotation for their front spots will surely intensify after the upcoming international break.
NONI MADUEKE (£6.5m)
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