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FPL Transfer Targets — Gameweek 1

Who to buy and sell this week based on form, fixtures, and transfer trends.

The most popular transfer target this week is Groß with a net movement of 891,854 transfers, while João Pedro leads the sells with 458,295 managers shipping them out. Below you will find the full breakdown of transfer activity plus our best picks by position based on form and fixture difficulty.

Top Buys

Player	Price	Form	Net Transfers
Groß	£5.9m	15.5	+891,854
Schade	£6.2m	12.0	+437,178
Kostoulas	£5.6m	10.0	+356,455
De Cuyper	£5.0m	8.5	+326,460
Hall	£5.3m	6.5	+272,645
Tarkowski	£6.2m	11.0	+244,224
Barnes	£6.1m	5.5	+165,498
Brobbey	£5.7m	9.0	+138,790
Rogers	£7.8m	5.0	+127,322
Saka	£9.6m	5.0	+127,198

Top Sells

Player	Price	Form	Net Transfers
João Pedro	£7.7m	6.0	-375,295
Szoboszlai	£6.9m	2.5	-213,840
B.Fernandes	£11.9m	2.0	-167,183
Palmer	£9.7m	3.5	-165,961
Calvert-Lewin	£6.0m	6.0	-90,735
Tzolis	£6.3m	2.5	-179,996
Elanga	£6.1m	0.0	-185,884
Wissa	£6.2m	1.0	-48,631
M.Sangaré	£5.6m	2.0	-148,721
Mbeumo	£7.9m	2.0	-103,076

Best by Position

Goalkeepers

Player	Price	Form
Leno	£4.5m	6.0
A.Becker	£5.5m	8.5
Raya	£6.1m	7.5

Defenders

Player	Price	Form
Tarkowski	£6.2m	11.0
Schuster	£4.5m	8.5
Dasilva	£4.0m	7.5

Midfielders

Player	Price	Form
Groß	£5.9m	15.5
Schade	£6.2m	12.0
Semenyo	£8.4m	10.0

Forwards

Player	Price	Form
Brobbey	£5.7m	9.0
Kostoulas	£5.6m	10.0
Haaland	£15.6m	7.5

How This Works

Transfer data is sourced directly from the FPL API and reflects real-time manager activity. Top buys and sells are ranked by net transfer volume. The best-by-position picks use a composite score of form x (6 - avgFDR) over the next 4 fixtures, surfacing in-form players with favourable upcoming matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I transfer in for FPL Gameweek 1?

Top transfer targets for GW1: Groß (891,854 net transfers), Schade (437,178 net transfers), Kostoulas (356,455 net transfers).

Who should I sell in FPL GW1?

Most sold players this week: João Pedro (458,295 transfers out), Szoboszlai (257,811 transfers out), B.Fernandes (226,988 transfers out).

Which FPL position should I prioritise for transfers in GW1?

Midfielders look strongest for GW1 — Groß leads with a form rating of 15.5 at £5.9m. Consider upgrading your weakest midfielder slot first.

Is it worth taking a hit for GW1 transfers?

A -4 hit is worth it when the player you are bringing in has significantly better form and fixtures than the one you are removing. In GW1, Groß (form: 15.5) is the top transfer target with 891,854 net transfers. A good rule of thumb: a hit should gain you at least 6+ points to justify the cost.

What are the best budget transfers for GW1?

Budget transfer options (under £6.5m) for GW1: Groß (£5.9m, form: 15.5), Schade (£6.2m, form: 12.0), Kostoulas (£5.6m, form: 10.0). These picks offer good value while freeing budget for premium assets elsewhere.

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