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FPL Transfer Targets — Gameweek 8

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 922,563 transfers, while João Pedro leads the sells with 476,559 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	+922,563
Schade	£6.2m	12.0	+456,893
Kostoulas	£5.6m	10.0	+373,720
De Cuyper	£5.0m	8.5	+341,646
Hall	£5.3m	6.5	+286,651
Tarkowski	£6.2m	11.0	+252,288
Barnes	£6.1m	5.5	+174,190
Saka	£9.6m	5.0	+142,277
Rogers	£7.8m	5.0	+139,394
Brobbey	£5.7m	9.0	+136,355

Top Sells

Player	Price	Form	Net Transfers
João Pedro	£7.7m	6.0	-388,799
Szoboszlai	£6.9m	2.5	-224,555
Palmer	£9.7m	3.5	-179,051
B.Fernandes	£11.9m	2.0	-171,811
Calvert-Lewin	£6.0m	6.0	-98,126
Tzolis	£6.3m	2.5	-194,904
Elanga	£6.1m	0.0	-191,243
Wissa	£6.2m	1.0	-46,877
M.Sangaré	£5.6m	2.0	-154,108
Mbeumo	£7.9m	2.0	-106,195

Best by Position

Goalkeepers

Player	Price	Form
Raya	£6.1m	7.5
A.Becker	£5.5m	8.5
Trafford	£5.0m	6.5

Defenders

Player	Price	Form
Tarkowski	£6.2m	11.0
Bogle	£4.6m	10.0
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 8?

Top transfer targets for GW8: Groß (922,563 net transfers), Schade (456,893 net transfers), Kostoulas (373,720 net transfers).

Who should I sell in FPL GW8?

Most sold players this week: João Pedro (476,559 transfers out), Szoboszlai (270,138 transfers out), Palmer (237,688 transfers out).

Which FPL position should I prioritise for transfers in GW8?

Midfielders look strongest for GW8 — 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 GW8 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 GW8, Groß (form: 15.5) is the top transfer target with 922,563 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 GW8?

Budget transfer options (under £6.5m) for GW8: 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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