BGW/DGW25 Transfer Thread

sheroman01 · 19-02-2023 12:23pm #1

I have 10 players, 2FTs.

KDB to Salah will be my first transfer.

My defence is White, Digne and Bueno. White looks like he's safe now. Bueno only played 60mins but worth keeping I guess. Digne came on for 10 mins and conceded two goals in classic Digne fashion (Moreno also played well). March is my other option to sell.

March to a 6m midfielder? (can bring back in Mitoma for the double, think he's a better option long term).

Shaw to an Everton defender? (Don't really like this as I'd love to have him for Southampton game, but maybe the wisest option).

bantee · 19-02-2023 12:30pm

Thinking of going KDB & Bruno to Salah & Gakpo, leaving Shaw & Rashford on the bench for it. Offload Trippier last week so no Newcastle blank worries

COH · 19-02-2023 12:41pm

Also thinking KDB > Salah. Still have Doherty stinking up the place and will only have 4.5 itb for my second transfer.

Joe Gomez maybe?

sheroman01 · 19-02-2023 12:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120260828#Comment_120260828

I actually prefer a Liverpool defender over Everton for the double. Considering Gomez too but Van Dijk is back and wouldnt be surprised to see Matip come in for Gomez.

Rikand · 19-02-2023 1:41pm

Now I remember why I was supposed to bank my transfer for this week 😞

COH · 19-02-2023 2:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120260865#Comment_120260865

Yeah I was thinking the same re: VVD & Matip. I could theoretically get VVD/Gomez/Salah in for a -4 but would mean getting rid of Trippier or Shaw

Ace2007 · 19-02-2023 2:18pm

Nunez injury right kick in the balls ahead of the DGW. Maybe double up on pool defenders

thegame983 · 19-02-2023 2:19pm

Probably bruno & Shaw to Trent & Gakpo, captain Saka

Salah would require a -4 and would leave my budget tight for upcoming transfers

Mr Crispy · 19-02-2023 3:34pm

I can field 10 players next week (no keeper available), so I'll use my single free on that (maybe Alisson for the double). Then maybe take a hit to bring in another double-week attacker.

CSF · 19-02-2023 3:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120261146#Comment_120261146

This is what will determine my plans next week. He was definitely in my potential list to bring in. I guess Gakpo becomes more of an option if he’s out.

Ace2007 · 19-02-2023 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120261550#Comment_120261550

Doesn't help us who already have him though, Gakpo isnt a straight swap - Jota would be but will he start...

CSF · 19-02-2023 4:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120261806#Comment_120261806

I would say there are some serious expected minutes risks with Jota, regardless of Darwin’s status

Father Hernandez · 19-02-2023 7:39pm

Darwin news put a spanner in the works. Have a couple options with 2 FT's.

KDB & Almiron out, Gakpo & Saka in.
Mahrez to Saka
KDB to Salah
Mahrez, Kane, Almiron to Gnonto, Saka & Salah for a -4.

Currently on 1 at the moment but not sold on Gakpo yet for FPL.

Fitz* · 19-02-2023 9:16pm

Yeah same, my plans are somewhat centred around Nunez's fitness as I am an owner, and he's my only Liverpool asset.

Gakpo could be nice Salah alternative and a nice chunk cheaper. Minutes much lower though.

Can we call Mahrez a blanker this GW also? I'd expect that he will start both CL games so maybe rested at the weekend?

eh i dunno · 19-02-2023 10:32pm

Is this as good a week as any to use the free hit?

macraignil · 19-02-2023 11:48pm

Gone with Fernandes and Ake to Gakpo and Alexander-Arnold with my two free transfers. Thinking I might captain Alexander-Arnold.

Mr Crispy · 20-02-2023 12:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263293#Comment_120263293

GW28 looks better to me, but it really depends on your own squad.

thegame983 · 20-02-2023 12:20am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263293#Comment_120263293

Out of all the possible blanks and doubles coming up this is probably the worst week to do it. (team dependent of course)

CSF · 20-02-2023 12:38am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263293#Comment_120263293

I wouldn’t have said so. Only one team worth maxing out on the double from (assume you already have 3 good Arsenal players and probably a cheap Wolves/Everton defender already)

skippy15 · 20-02-2023 1:43am

De bruyne akanji out salah and Trent in, have Nunez too, go big or go home, slight pool fan bias too

F1ngers · 20-02-2023 9:07am

Have 2FTs, will do Bruno/Shaw to Gakpo/TAA and/or take a -4 with Felix to Darwin(Firmino) if we get an update on Darwin.

Can't fit Salah without significant downgrades.

Fitz* · 20-02-2023 9:35am

Given the number of players that blank, that I want to retain longer term, it's hard to make transfers this week. I have 10 players with a game this GW, but a couple of those are at severe risk of actually playing minutes.

Want Salah in, but that would require a -4 in order to move funds around from Kane, but that also requires selling 2 players (Mahrez & Kane) with a game this GW and good fixtures going forward.

Want to sell one of Shaw/Trippier as they blank and have tough fixtures coming up.

It's kind of pushing me down the route of Gakpo in for Mahrez who might not play again and then a DGW defender in. I won't be tied up in Salah cash then also, but have a route to him if needs be.

JPup · 20-02-2023 9:47am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263500#Comment_120263500

No need to make transfers so early. Better to hold off until much nearer the deadline.

Liverpool’s biggest game of the season so far tomorrow. The players will be going 100% for 90 minutes. Always chances of injury in that scenario.

Even if they didn’t have a game, injuries and illness can happen any time.

Cartman78 · 20-02-2023 10:22am

Are KDB owners all making the switch to Salah??

I can't justify it this week tbh...short on numbers as it is so selling a player with a game isn't appealing.

And while Liverpool have improved there's still something not quite right there imho

Fitz* · 20-02-2023 10:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120264237#Comment_120264237

What are KDB's expected minutes this GW? between 0-60? Salah would be close to 180.

Neither could have a game in GW 28 but there is more chance that Salah has one.

Cartman78 · 20-02-2023 11:22am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120264310#Comment_120264310

Hhmmmm....a lot to consider alright.

My other option is keeping KDB and getting Gakpo in for Rashford.

Would be a lot easier if Salah was firing properly

nice bit of green · 20-02-2023 11:25am

I had a great run since Christmas until GW23 then I started to fix things that weren’t broken. Since then I’ve lost about 50-60 points and am out of the cup.

I’ll hopefully not make any changes this weekend.

Father Hernandez · 20-02-2023 12:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120264070#Comment_120264070

It's a tough week to do surgery.

I've 2 goalies and 9 outfield players this week (4 with a DGW) with 2 FT's. 1.1m ITB.

Currently have Shaw, Rashford, Trippier and Almrion who won't play so 1 of them needs to go at least, Almiron ideally but not many replacements that stand out at that price.

Mahrez is an issue I think who we both own, great when he plays but will prob be prioritised for the CL. Is KDB an issue? He might be but explosive at the same time.

Liverpool assets might be worth it, you'll know more than me but I think they'll make a charge for top 4 like they did in 20/21. Good to get on them early too as a differential. Saka who I don't have is prob essential this week.

crushproof · 20-02-2023 12:58pm

Already rid of Trip to TAA, fingers crossed be gets through tomorrow's game unscathed.

Also have the Mahrez issue in midfield, might hold off till later in the week to see what to do. Currently 9 playing this GW, other worry is whether Bueno plays for Wolves.

Fitz* · 20-02-2023 2:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120264938#Comment_120264938

Yeah I was quiet confident about Liverpool keeping a CS against Newcastle at the weekend, and then a small bit more about actually beating them. After the result, I was annoyed at only owning Nunez and not doing the Trent transfer I was mulling over. I'll more than likely fix that error this week, but I wouldn't not think about Robbo either but he has the reduced minutes risk with Tsimikas. The back to back wins is certainly encouraging. It's the first time it has happened this year. The Real Madrid game being at home may give another bit of encouragement here too and the fixtures upcoming is somewhat kinder than the previous run of games, but top 4 is back in sight again. The biggest encouragement I've seen is the energy vs Everton and a return to the natural incisive passing vs Newcastle. Both have not been seen consistently for a few months. Maybe the clear the air talks helped.

Yeah Mahrez was the intended transfer out then for a -4. It worked out last GW that he didn't play as I got Martinelli autosubbing in. Mahrez has always been the CL player though, so I'd expect him to play 90 in the CL now midweek. I'm just checking City fixtures here now and they are away to Bristol in the cup after Bournemouth so he actually could get a rest there in the cup game, so maybe play both the CL & Bournemouth before a full rest and back in the side to play Newcastle. He might not start in GW27 as it's before the CL 2nd leg (so the same as the last GW) and then it's more than likely a BGW in 28 with the cup games. It's risky not having Mahrez away to Bournemouth & Palace, but on the other hand you might not want him for the Newcastle game & the blank, so maybe 2 games in 4 GWs, heading into Liverpool after the international break. You can probably get more games elsewhere, especially with the DGWs.

It's a shame Brighton have no game this GW as it would be a brilliant time to get them in, and easy switch from Almiron too. Could you get to Saka with a -4 of Shaw / Mahrez / Almiron to Tarkowski / Gakpo / Saka (this would give you 6 games instead of 1) or even a Gomez / Maddison (or Foden) / Odegaard possibly 5 games here)?

eagle eye · 20-02-2023 2:58pm

My best case scenario is going with 8 players unless I use extra transfers or free hit or wildcard.

I'm looking ahead and the FA cup QF's and SF's look far more enticing for using these options.

I also like my current squad.

Should I just stick with what I've got and hope to make up ground with my chips later on or go for it in this gameweek?

I've no Liverpool players which is my only concern.

Mr.Prodston · 20-02-2023 3:06pm

I've got a tentative 10 players atm, including Bueno!

Likely gonna do a -4 of: Burn -> Tarkowski + KdB -> Salah

Will wait and see how the week goes first though, but those are the pretty obvious moves to make

sheroman01 · 20-02-2023 3:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120264237#Comment_120264237

Yeah, I'm very happy with the move. KDB and City not exactly firing on all cylinders. Plus his minutes are kinda at risk now. Salah has BOU in GW27 and if he doesn't blank in GW28 he has Fulham, so he's a nice short term own before a WC.

Flaneur OBrien · 20-02-2023 3:26pm

Just made my transfers as I have a busy week coming up.

KDB - Salah

Aurier - Tarkowski for a -4

Sa (x2)

Bueno (x2) - Kilman (x2)- Tarkowski (x2)- Ream

Saka (x2) - Salah (x2) - Martinelli (x2)

Darwin (x2), Nketiah (x2), EBH

Bench of non players.

By trippling up on Wolves defence, I'm absolutely asking for trouble. They've had 6 clean sheets out of 24, so I'm not particularly hopeful! There was no one else that I liked the look of. I'm keeping an eye on Gakpo, and may offload Martinelli for him. Hopefully last weekends goal has unblocked something for Martinelli.

Father Hernandez · 20-02-2023 5:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120265542#Comment_120265542

I agree with your point "risky not having Mahrez away to Bournemouth & Palace" but then again at the same time, it's risky having him cause he might A) not even get minutes so need a strong first bench player, White was mine this week with 1 point or B) get 20 mins, potentially 1 point and block a decent bench player.

Mahrez was a nice punt for me that paid off in the double but I think I need guaranteed minutes and Salah offers that.

It'll be a bit of surgery but can do Mahrez, Kane, Almiron to Gnonto, Salah, Saka for a hit. Think it'll pay off although don't like getting rid of Kane.

dr.kenneth noisewater · 20-02-2023 6:05pm

Have 9 this week but that includes Patterson. Definitely getting rid of Almiron and Shaw and keeping Rashford and Trippier. Will likely keep Mitoma also as not much value to be had at that price range.

Plan is Shaw to Gomez and Almiron to someone like JWP, don't like anyone from Everton/Wolves midfield. Will think about KDB to Salah for -4 then also

macraignil · 20-02-2023 6:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120264107#Comment_120264107

Thanks for the warning but prefer to make transfers early myself as I have found when I delay making a move to further away from seeing some of the last weeks games I'm more likely to make the wrong choices on what transfers to make and will just take a hit if there is an injury. Not taken any hits so far this season and by going early I have built up a fairly good team value. Gakpo is predicted to go up already and with the rate Alexander-Arnold's ownership is going up I would not be surprised to see his price go up later in the week. Just can't be bothered checking it all the way through the week to avoid transfers costing more than they need to.

extra gravy · 21-02-2023 8:53am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263293#Comment_120263293

I've decided to do it as it suits my team and free hitting in a blank week with no doubles is overrated anyway. I dont want to sell the likes of Kane, Bruno, Rashford, my Newcastle defenders or Brighton players. Want to use my fts to focus on GW26/27/28. I also don't feel like I have the optimal three Arsenal. Getting the right 3 Liverpool players for the week could be huge if they go big but I'm also not convinced I want them long term. BGW28 will be manageable - Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea definitely have a fixture and more fixtures will be added. I don't see the appeal then really.

Shedite27 · 21-02-2023 11:12am

Doing Akanji/Bruno to Tarkowski/Salah

Had the saved transfers, bringing in two DGW'ers

Mr Crispy · 21-02-2023 11:52am

I'm at real risk of being eliminated from the Monthly LMS league this week, but I don't know whether to stick (make my single free transfer and field a barebones XI) or twist (take a few hits to bring in extra DW players).

Just a quick straw poll then - how many DWers will you be able to field this week, both before and after intended transfers? I have four as it stands, and would definitely bring in one more at least.