Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
Krejci, Strand Larsen

Upside Plays
Arias, Bueno

Watchlist
Tchatchoua, Hoever, López

Avoid
Arokodare, Wolfe

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Jhon Arias (M)

Colombia

Transfer: €17.00m from Fluminense

Strong all-around profile with attacking and defensive contributions. Needs consistent minutes to become reliable.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Tolu Arokodare (F)

Nigeria

Transfer: €26.00m from KRC Genk

Top scorer in Belgium but unlikely to start over Strand Larsen. Limited value unless role changes.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Hugo Bueno (D)

Spain

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Feyenoord last season)

Attacking full-back with upside, but role uncertainty limits reliability.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Ki-Jana Hoever (D)

Netherlands/Suriname

Transfer: Loan ended (was at AJ Auxerre last season)

Competing for minutes and inconsistent role so far. Monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Ladislav Krejci (D)

Czech Republic

Transfer: Loan from Girona (with obligation)

Strong underlying stats and attacking contributions for a defender. One of the better options if Wolves improve defensively.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Fer López (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Spain

Transfer: €23.00m from Celta de Vigo

High-upside young attacker but needs time and a defined role.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

David Møller Wolfe (D)

Norway

Transfer: €12.00m from AZ Alkmaar

Currently behind Bueno in the pecking order. Limited value unless that changes.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Jørgen Strand Larsen (F)

Norway

Transfer: €27.00m from Celta de Vigo

Proven production and clear path to minutes once fully fit. Strong option.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Jackson Tchatchoua (D)

Cameroon/Belgium

Transfer: €12.50m from Hellas Verona

Attacking full-back currently ahead in the rotation. Could become valuable if Wolves improve.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Must Draft
Diouf

Strong Picks
Fernandes

Upside Plays
Wilson

Watchlist
Todibo

Avoid
Hermansen, Julio, Magassa, Walker-Peters

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Mateus Fernandes (M)

Portugal

Transfer: €44.00m from Southampton

Highly rated and versatile midfielder. Once he locks down a role, he becomes a strong option.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

El Hadji Malick Diouf (D)

Senegal

Transfer: €22.00m from Slavia Prague

Already producing with attacking returns. Clear top option from this group.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Mads Hermansen (G)

Denmark

Transfer: €20.80m from Leicester

Struggled early and lost the starting role. Avoid for now.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Igor Julio (D)

Brazil

Transfer: Loan from Brighton

Depth defender with limited minutes. No value.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 5

Soungoutou Magassa (M)

France/Mali

Transfer: €17.00m from Monaco

Defensive midfielder with limited fantasy upside.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 5

Jean-Clair Todibo (D)

France/French Guiana

Transfer: €40.00m from OGC Nice

Regular starter but defensive issues limit reliability. Monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Kyle Walker-Peters (D)

England/Jamaica

Transfer: Free transfer from Southampton

Facing heavy competition for minutes. Not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Callum Wilson (F)

England

Transfer: Free transfer from Newcastle

Still has goal-scoring ability but injuries make him unreliable. Short-term option at best.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Must Draft
Kudus

Strong Picks
Simons, Kolo Muani

Upside Plays
Palhinha

Watchlist
Danso

Avoid
Takai, Tel

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Kevin Danso (D)

Austria

Transfer: €25.00m from Lens

Depth center-back with injury concerns. Needs injuries ahead of him to become relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Randal Kolo Muani (F)

France/DR Congo

Transfer: Loan from PSG

High-upside forward who could become very valuable if he wins the starting role.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 9

Mohammed Kudus (M)

Ghana

Transfer: €63.80m from West Ham

Already producing at a high level. Clear top asset from this group.

• FPL Draft rating: 8

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

João Palhinha (M)

Portugal

Transfer: Loan from Bayern Munich

Strong Fantrax asset with surprising early attacking returns. Hard to sustain but valuable.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 7

Xavi Simons (M)

Netherlands/Suriname

Transfer: €65.00m from RB Leipzig

Elite talent still adjusting. Should improve and become a key asset.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

Kota Takai (D)

Japan

Transfer: €5.80m from Kawasaki Frontale

Young defender with no clear path to minutes this season.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Mathys Tel (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

France/Guadeloupe

Transfer: €35.00m from Bayern Munich

High potential but not ready for consistent production. One for the future.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Must Draft
Roefs, Xhaka

Strong Picks
Mukiele, Alderete

Upside Plays
Adingra, Talbi, Jesus

Watchlist
Brobbey, Masuaku, Mandava, Le Fée, Diarra

Avoid
Ba, Pembélé, Sadiki, Gunn, Geertruida

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Simon Adingra (M)

Côte d’Ivoire

Transfer: €24.40m from Brighton

Talented winger but inconsistent output and role. Could have short-term value in good runs of form.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Omar Alderete (D)

Paraguay

Transfer: €11.60m from Getafe

Starting defender in a strong defensive setup. Solid, reliable option, especially in Fantrax.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 8

Abdoullah Ba (M)

France/Mauritania

Transfer: Loan ended (was at USL Dunkerque last season)

Currently not involved with the first team. No value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Brian Brobbey (F)

Netherlands/Ghana

Transfer: €20.00m from Ajax

Needs to rediscover form before becoming relevant. Monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 7

Habib Diarra (M)

Senegal/France

Transfer: €31.50m from Strasbourg

High potential but currently injured. One to revisit later in the season.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Lutsharel Geertruida (D)

Netherlands/Curacao

Transfer: Loan from RB Leipzig

Has not secured a starting role. Needs consistent minutes.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Enzo Le Fée (M)

France

Transfer: €23.00m from AS Roma

Regular starter with strong underlying stats. More valuable in Fantrax.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Reinildo Mandava (D)

Mozambique

Transfer: Free transfer from Atlético Madrid

Competing for the starting role. Worth monitoring depending on who wins the spot.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Arthur Masuaku (D)

DR Congo/France

Transfer: Free transfer from Beşiktaş

Attacking full-back with assist potential. Strong option if he wins the starting role.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Nordi Mukiele (D)

France/DR Congo

Transfer: €12.00m from PSG

Starting regularly and producing early. Strong option across formats.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Timothée Pembélé (D)

France/DR Congo

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Le Havre last season)

Depth player with no clear role.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 4

Robin Roefs (G)

Netherlands

Transfer: €10.50m from NEC Nijmegen

Starting keeper with strong early performances. Excellent option, especially in Fantrax.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 9

Noah Sadiki (M)

DR Congo/Belgium

Transfer: €17.00m from Union SG

Defensive midfielder with limited fantasy upside.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 6

Chemsdine Talbi (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Morocco/Belgium

Transfer: €20.00m from Club Brugge

Young winger already contributing. Needs consistent minutes but has upside.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Bertrand Traoré (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Burkina Faso

Transfer: €2.90m from Ajax

Experienced but inconsistent. Monitor form.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Granit Xhaka (M)

Switzerland

Transfer: €15.00m from Bayer Leverkusen

Elite Fantrax asset and consistent performer. Should be owned in all leagues.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 9

Angus Gunn (G)

Scotland/England

Transfer: Free transfer from Norwich

Third-choice goalkeeper. No value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 4

Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
Douglas Luiz

Upside Plays
Bakwa, Jesus, Ndoye

Watchlist
Hutchinson, McAtee, Zinchenko

Avoid
Cunha, Gunn, Kalimuendo, Savona, Victor

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Dilane Bakwa (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

France/DR Congo

Transfer: €35.00m from RC Strasbourg

Talented winger with solid production, but heavy competition for minutes limits reliability.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Jair Cunha (D)

Brazil

Transfer: €12.00m from Botafogo

Young center-back and one for the future. No immediate value.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Angus Gunn (G)

Scotland/England

Transfer: Free transfer from Norwich

Third-choice goalkeeper. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 4

Omari Hutchinson (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

England/Jamaica

Transfer: €43.40m from Ipswich

High potential but needs to secure consistent minutes. One to monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Igor Jesus (F)

Brazil/UAE

Transfer: €19.00m from Botafogo

Has a path to minutes depending on system fit. Could become relevant quickly if he wins the starting role.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Arnaud Kalimuendo (F)

France/DR Congo

Transfer: €30.00m from Stade Rennais

Likely a depth option with limited minutes. Not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Douglas Luiz (M)

Brazil

Transfer: Loan from Juventus

If fit, he offers strong all-around production and is the safest pick in this group.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

James McAtee (M)

England

Transfer: €25.50m from Manchester City

Highly rated but needs to earn a starting role in a crowded midfield.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Dan Ndoye (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Switzerland/Senegal

Transfer: €42.00m from Bologna

Started well but form and competition create uncertainty. High upside, but risky.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Nicolò Savona (D)

Italy

Transfer: €13.00m from Juventus

Young defender with limited path to minutes this season.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

John Victor (G)

Brazil/Portugal

Transfer: €8.00m from Botafogo

Backup goalkeeper. No value.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Oleksandr Zinchenko (D)

Ukraine

Transfer: Loan from Arsenal

Injury risk and competition for minutes limit reliability. Could be useful in short runs of form.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
Woltemade

Upside Plays
Wissa, Elanga

Watchlist
Ramsey, Thiaw

Avoid
Ashby, Ramsdale

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Harrison Ashby (D)

Scotland/England

Transfer: Loan ended (was at QPR last season)

Squad player unlikely to feature regularly. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Anthony Elanga (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Sweden/Cameroon

Transfer: €61.40m from Nottingham Forest

Strong production last season but major minutes risk in a crowded attack. Will score points, but hard to trust week to week.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Aaron Ramsdale (G)

England

Transfer: Loan from Southampton

Backup goalkeeper with no guaranteed path to starts. Avoid.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Jacob Ramsey (M)

England

Transfer: €45.15m from Aston Villa

Injury-prone and facing heavy competition for minutes. Needs to prove fitness and role before being relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Malick Thiaw (D)

Germany/Finland

Transfer: €35.00m from AC Milan

Depth center-back with limited attacking upside. Needs injuries ahead of him to become relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Yoane Wissa (F)

DR Congo/France

Transfer: €57.70m from Brentford

Coming off a huge season but now facing rotation and currently injured. High upside, but significant risk.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 9

Nick Woltemade (F)

Germany

Transfer: €85.00m from VfB Stuttgart

Has a clear opportunity early with Wissa injured. Strong profile and should get chances. Best pick from this group.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
Mbeumo

Upside Plays
Cunha, Sesko

Watchlist
Lammens

Avoid
León, Malacia

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Matheus Cunha (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Brazil

Transfer: €74.20m from Wolves

Coming off a strong season but massively overperformed his underlying numbers. United’s system and overall instability add risk. Upside is there, but hard to trust at current value.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Senne Lammens (G)

Belgium

Transfer: €21.00m from Royal Antwerp

Highly rated young goalkeeper but needs to win the starting role. One for the future or deeper leagues.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Diego León (D)

Paraguay

Transfer: €4.00m from Cerro Porteño

Young full-back with long-term upside but no immediate role.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Tyrell Malacia (D)

Netherlands/Curacao

Transfer: Loan ended (was at PSV last season)

Injury setbacks and failure to reclaim a starting role make him irrelevant for Draft.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Bryan Mbeumo (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Cameroon/France

Transfer: €75.00m from Brentford

Elite production last season but benefited from penalties and overperformance. Still the safest pick in this group.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

Benjamin Sesko (F)

Slovenia

Transfer: €? from RB Leipzig

Solid Bundesliga output but needs time to adapt. Could be a strong value pick if he settles quickly.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Must Draft
Donnarumma, Reijnders

Strong Picks
Aït-Nouri

Upside Plays
Cherki

Watchlist
Trafford

Avoid
Bettinelli

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Rayan Aït-Nouri (D)

Algeria/France

Transfer: €36.80m from Wolves

High-upside attacking full-back, though currently injured. Once fit, he should be a consistent starter. Slightly less attacking freedom than at Wolves but still a strong option.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 9

Marcus Bettinelli (G)

England/Italy

Transfer: €2.40m from Chelsea

Third-choice goalkeeper and dressing room presence. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Rayan Cherki (M)

France/Algeria

Transfer: €36.50m from Olympique Lyon

Elite talent but major minutes risk and currently injured. Long-term upside is huge, but short-term value is limited.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 9

Gianluigi Donnarumma (G)

Italy

Transfer: €30.00m from PSG

One of the best goalkeepers in the world and now behind an elite defense. Strong clean sheet potential makes him a top-tier Draft option.

• FPL Draft rating: 9

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 10

Tijjani Reijnders (M)

Netherlands

Transfer: €55.00m from AC Milan

Already looks like a key player. Strong underlying stats with added attacking output. Should be a consistent performer.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 10

James Trafford (G)

England

Transfer: €31.20m from Burnley

Blocked by Donnarumma. Only relevant as a handcuff option.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 8

Must Draft
Isak, Wirtz

Strong Picks
Frimpong, Kerkez, Ekitiké

Upside Plays
None

Watchlist
Mamardashvili

Avoid
Bajcetic, Leoni, Williams, Woodman, Pécsi

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Stefan Bajcetic (M)

Spain/Serbia

Transfer: Loan ended (was at UD Las Palmas last season)

Defensive midfielder returning from injury and likely a squad player. Limited fantasy value.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 5

Hugo Ekitiké (F)

France/Cameroon

Transfer: €95.00m from Eintracht Frankfurt

Strong start but now faces competition from Isak. Still worth rostering, but minutes may be inconsistent.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

Jeremie Frimpong (D)

Netherlands/Ghana

Transfer: €40.00m from Bayer Leverkusen

Elite attacking wing-back with huge upside. Injuries and tactical fit are early concerns, but he should be owned everywhere.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 10

Alexander Isak (F)

Sweden/Eritrea

Transfer: €145.00m from Newcastle

Proven elite striker. Even with competition, he remains a top-tier Draft asset.

• FPL Draft rating: 8

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 10

Milos Kerkez (D)

Hungary/Serbia

Transfer: €46.90m from Bournemouth

High-upside full-back competing with Robertson. Should deliver value if he locks down the starting role.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 9

Giovanni Leoni (D)

Italy

Transfer: €31.00m from Parma

Young center-back and one for the future. Unlikely to see consistent minutes this season.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Giorgi Mamardashvili (G)

Georgia

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Valencia last season)

High-quality goalkeeper but currently backup to Alisson. Only relevant as a handcuff.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Rhys Williams (D)

England/Jamaica

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Morecambe last season)

Not part of the first-team plans. No value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Florian Wirtz (M)

Germany

Transfer: €125.00m from Bayer Leverkusen

Elite talent with massive upside. Slow start but already showing signs of improvement.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 10

Freddie Woodman (G)

England

Transfer: Free transfer from Preston

Third-choice goalkeeper. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 5

Ármin Pécsi (G)

Hungary

Transfer: €1.78m from Puskás AFC

Young goalkeeper for the future. No role this season.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
Perri, Okafor

Upside Plays
Gudmundsson, Stach

Watchlist
Longstaff, Justin, Nmecha, Bijol

Avoid
Bornauw, Calvert-Lewin, Harrison

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Jaka Bijol (D)

Slovenia

Transfer: €18.00m from Udinese

Likely starter with solid defensive output, but limited attacking upside and disciplinary risk. Monitor before picking up.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Sebastiaan Bornauw (D)

Belgium

Transfer: €6.00m from VfL Wolfsburg

Depth center-back unlikely to start consistently. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (F)

England

Transfer: Free transfer from Everton

Declining production and likely a rotational option. Not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Gabriel Gudmundsson (D)

Sweden

Transfer: €11.60m from LOSC Lille

Attacking wing-back with situational value. Better against weaker teams where he can push forward.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Jack Harrison (M)

England

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Everton last season)

Has not reached previous Draft levels and now faces competition for minutes. Avoid for now.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

James Justin (D)

England/St. Lucia

Transfer: €9.30m from Leicester

Injury history is a concern, but has attacking upside if he secures a starting role.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Sean Longstaff (M)

England

Transfer: €13.80m from Newcastle

Currently starting but inconsistent production makes him unreliable. Monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Lukas Nmecha (F)

Germany/England

Transfer: Free transfer from VfL Wolfsburg

Injury-prone striker with inconsistent output. Needs form and fitness before consideration.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Noah Okafor (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Switzerland/Nigeria

Transfer: €19.00m from AC Milan

High upside if he stays fit. Versatile and currently getting minutes. Strong option, especially in FPL.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Lucas Perri (G)

Brazil/Italy

Transfer: €16.00m from Olympique Lyon

Starting goalkeeper with solid track record. Could be a strong option if Leeds defend well.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Anton Stach (M)

Germany

Transfer: €20.00m from TSG Hoffenheim

Defensive midfielder with elite underlying stats. Limited FPL value but very strong in Fantrax.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 8

Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
Kevin

Upside Plays
Chukwueze

Watchlist
None

Avoid
Kusi-Asare, Lecomte

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Samuel Chukwueze (M - Fantrax, F - FPL)

Nigeria

Transfer: Loan with option to buy from AC Milan

Once a high-upside player at Villarreal, he has not reached those levels since moving to Milan. Could regain value if he earns a consistent role, but not worth rostering yet.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Kevin (M - Fantrax, F - FPL)

Brazil

Transfer: €40.00m from Shakhtar Donetsk

Highly productive last season and clearly talented. The main question is whether he can win a starting spot over Iwobi. If he does, he becomes a strong pickup.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Jonah Kusi-Asare (F)

Sweden/Ghana

Transfer: Loan with option to buy from Bayern Munich

Highly rated young striker but lacks first-team experience and faces strong competition for minutes. One for the future.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 5

Benjamin Lecomte (G)

France

Transfer: €500k from Montpellier

Experienced goalkeeper likely to serve as backup to Leno. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 4

Must Draft
Grealish

Strong Picks
Dewsbury-Hall

Upside Plays
Alcaraz, Barry

Watchlist
Dibling

Avoid
Aznou, King, Röhl, Travers, Tyrer

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Carlos Alcaraz (M)

Argentina

Transfer: €15.00m from Flamengo

Performed well enough on loan to earn a permanent move. Has shown strong output when starting, but minutes remain inconsistent. One to monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Adam Aznou (D)

Morocco/Spain

Transfer: €9.00m from Bayern Munich

Left-back competing for minutes and unlikely to play regularly. Not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 5

Thierno Barry (F)

France/Guinea

Transfer: €30.00m from Villarreal

Young striker with solid production last season. Needs to win the starting role to become relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (M)

England/Ireland

Transfer: €28.65m from Chelsea

Already looks central to Everton’s attack. If the team continues to run through him, he offers strong value.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Tyler Dibling (M)

England

Transfer: €40.50m from Southampton

Highly rated young winger but likely to have limited impact this season. One for the future.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Jack Grealish (M)

England/Ireland

Transfer: Loan from Manchester City

Back in a system where he can play freely. Has elite Draft upside and should be one of the best assets this season.

• FPL Draft rating: 8

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 10

Tom King (G)

England

Transfer: From Wolves

Likely third-choice goalkeeper. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Merlin Röhl (M)

Germany

Transfer: Loan from SC Freiburg

Depth midfielder with limited attacking output. Not relevant for Draft.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 5

Mark Travers (G)

Ireland

Transfer: €4.60m from Bournemouth

Competing with Pickford but unlikely to win the starting job. Only relevant as a backup in specific situations.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Harry Tyrer (G)

England

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Blackpool last season)

Strong loan season but not trusted for first-team minutes yet. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Must Draft
Pino

Strong Picks
None

Upside Plays
Uche

Watchlist
Benítez, Rak-Sakyi

Avoid
Ahamada, Sosa, Canvot

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Naouirou Ahamada (M)

France/Comoros

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Stade Rennais last season)

Has never established himself as a starter and is unlikely to feature regularly. No value in Draft.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 2

Walter Benítez (G)

Argentina/France

Transfer: Free transfer from PSV Eindhoven

Experienced goalkeeper who could push for the starting role. If he wins the job, he becomes a viable option.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Jaydee Canvot (D)

France/Senegal

Transfer: €23.00m from Toulouse

Highly rated but still very young. Likely limited to substitute and cup appearances this season. One for the future.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Yéremy Pino (M)

Spain

Transfer: €30.00m from Villarreal

High-level talent with strong underlying numbers and international experience. Likely brought in as the Eze replacement. Should be owned in every league.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (M)

England/Ghana

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Sheffield United last season)

Productive in previous loans but still needs to secure a starting role. Worth monitoring, but not worth rostering yet.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Borna Sosa (D)

Croatia/Germany

Transfer: €2.30m from Ajax

Struggled to stick at previous clubs and faces strong competition at left-back. Unlikely to see consistent minutes.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 5

Christantus Uche (M - Fantrax, F - FPL)

France/Comoros

Transfer: Loan with mandatory purchase from Getafe

Rapid rise through the ranks and offers a strong physical profile. Could have value, especially in Fantrax if used centrally. One to watch closely.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Must Draft
João Pedro

Strong Picks
Estêvão

Upside Plays
Hato, Guiu

Watchlist
None

Avoid
Buonanotte, Delap (injured), Essugo, Garnacho, Gittens

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Facundo Buonanotte (M)

Argentina/Italy

Transfer: Loan from Brighton

Strange move for his development. He needs minutes but will struggle to get them with the competition at Chelsea. Very limited Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 5

Liam Delap (F)

England/Ireland

Transfer: €35.50m from Ipswich

Strong season at Ipswich but currently injured and out until at least November. Even after returning, he will need time to regain fitness and compete for a starting spot. Not worth holding.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Dário Essugo (M)

Portugal/Angola

Transfer: €22.27m from Sporting CP

Defensive midfielder brought in as a long-term project. Minimal fantasy value even if injuries occur.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 5

Estêvão (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Brazil

Transfer: €34.00m from Palmeiras

Highly talented and already earning minutes, but expectations may be too high for this season. Competition for wing spots will limit consistency, though the upside is clear.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Alejandro Garnacho (M)

Argentina/Spain

Transfer: €46.20m from Manchester United

High upside but faces heavy competition for minutes. Needs to rediscover form and secure a consistent role. Not worth rostering right now.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Jamie Gittens (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

England/Barbados

Transfer: €56.00m from Borussia Dortmund

Another talented winger facing the same issue as Garnacho and Estêvão. Too much competition for minutes to trust in Draft.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Marc Guiu (F)

Spain

Transfer: Loan ended (recalled early)

Will benefit from Delap’s injury with some substitute minutes. Could become relevant in specific scenarios, but long-term value drops once Delap returns.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Jorrel Hato (D)

Netherlands/Curacao

Transfer: €44.18m from Ajax

Highly rated young defender who can play multiple positions. Could earn a starting role, especially with injuries in defense. One to monitor closely.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

João Pedro (F)

Brazil

Transfer: €63.70m from Brighton

Outstanding start to the season and currently the top-performing forward. With no real competition due to Delap’s injury, he should be owned everywhere.

• FPL Draft rating: 9

• Fantrax rating: 9

• Potential: 10

Must Draft
Anthony

Strong Picks
Hartman

Upside Plays
Flemming, Ekdal

Watchlist
Broja, Edwards, Onyeka, Ugochukwu, Humphreys, Tchaouna

Avoid
Amdouni, Delcroix, Tuanzebe, Weiss, Bruun Larsen

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Zeki Amdouni (F)

Switzerland/Türkiye

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Benfica last season)

Amdouni suffered a knee injury during pre-season and will miss the entire season.

• FPL Draft rating: 0

• Fantrax rating: 0

• Potential: 0

Jaidon Anthony (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

England/Jamaica

Transfer: €9.50m from Bournemouth

A key part of Burnley’s attack after making his loan permanent. Strong Championship production and already delivering early this season. Should be owned in every league.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 8

Armando Broja (F)

Albania/England

Transfer: €23.00m from Chelsea

Injuries and inconsistent minutes have held him back. There is upside, but he needs to prove it before being rostered.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Jacob Bruun Larsen (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Denmark

Transfer: €4.00m from VfB Stuttgart

Currently starting but facing heavy competition on the wing. Expect rotation and limited reliability.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 5

Hannes Delcroix (D)

Belgium/Haiti

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Swansea last season)

Depth option in defense and unlikely to see consistent minutes. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 3

Martin Dúbravka (G)

Slovakia

Transfer: From Newcastle

Expected starting goalkeeper. More valuable in Fantrax due to save volume. Limited appeal in FPL.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 7

Marcus Edwards (M - Fantrax, F - FPL)

England/Cyprus

Transfer: €10.00m from Sporting CP

Has not played yet and faces competition for minutes. Unclear role makes him a wait-and-see option.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 5

Hjalmar Ekdal (D)

Sweden

Transfer: Loan ended (was at FC Groningen last season)

Starting center-back but injury history is a concern. Upside is there if he stays fit.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Zian Flemming (M - Fantrax, F - FPL)

Netherlands

Transfer: €8.30m from Millwall

Strong output last season but currently a substitute. If he earns a starting role, he becomes very interesting.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Florentino Luís (M)

Portugal/Angola

Transfer: Loan from Benfica with conditional obligation

Defensive midfielder with strong underlying stats. Limited value in FPL but more useful in Fantrax if he starts regularly.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Quilindschy Hartman (D)

Netherlands/Curacao

Transfer: €10.00m from Feyenoord

Starting left-back and likely on set pieces. Strong upside if he keeps his place.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Bashir Humphreys (D)

England/Uganda

Transfer: €14.00m from Chelsea

Returning from injury and competing for minutes. Needs to secure a role before becoming relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Loum Tchaouna (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

France/Chad

Transfer: €15.15m from Lazio

Young player with potential but currently a substitute. Needs consistent minutes.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Axel Tuanzebe (D)

DR Congo/England

Transfer: Free transfer from Ipswich

Likely a rotational option. Limited upside.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 4

Lesley Ugochukwu (M)

France/Nigeria

Transfer: €28.70m from Chelsea

Starting to earn minutes but plays a defensive role. Limited fantasy upside.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Kyle Walker (D)

England

Transfer: From Manchester City

Experienced defender who should start, but with limited attacking output compared to previous seasons.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 6

Max Weiss (G)

Germany

Transfer: €4.00m from Karlsruher SC

Young goalkeeper for the future. No immediate value.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 6

Must Draft
None

Strong Picks
None

Upside Plays
De Cuyper, Tzimas

Watchlist
Boscagli, Coppola

Avoid
Kostoulas, Watson

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Olivier Boscagli (D)

France

Transfer: Free transfer from PSV Eindhoven

A high-level ball-playing centre-back who has won multiple titles with PSV. Strong underlying stats suggest he could become a great signing, but competition for minutes is a concern. One to monitor closely.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Diego Coppola (D)

Italy/Netherlands

Transfer: €11.00m from Hellas Verona

A physical centre-back and long-term replacement for Dunk. Already has Serie A experience and international call-ups. Still only 21 and likely needs time before becoming relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Maxim De Cuyper (D)

Belgium

Transfer: €20.00m from Club Brugge

An attacking wing-back brought in to replace Estupiñán. Strong attacking output and international experience. If he locks down a starting role, he could deliver significant value, though it may take time.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Charalampos Kostoulas (F)

Greece

Transfer: €35.00m from Olympiacos

A big-money signing for an 18-year-old striker. Clearly highly rated, but unlikely to have an impact this season. One for the future.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 5

Stefanos Tzimas (F)

Greece

Transfer: Loan ended (was at 1. FC Nürnberg last season)

More advanced in development than Kostoulas. Strong loan spell in Germany and already producing in cup competition. Still a risk, but worth keeping an eye on.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Tom Watson (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

England

Transfer: €12.00m from Sunderland

Young attacking player with a strong moment in the play-off final. Long-term prospect who will struggle for minutes behind Mitoma. Not relevant for Draft right now.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Must Draft
Kelleher, Ouattara

Strong Picks
Kayode

Upside Plays
Milambo, Nelson

Watchlist
Onyeka

Avoid
Balcombe, Donovan, Henderson

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Ellery Balcombe (G)

England/St. Vincent & Grenadines

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Motherwell last season)

Balcombe struggled on loan last season and is likely third choice. No value in Draft.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Romelle Donovan (M)

England/St. Kitts & Nevis

Transfer: €3.60m from Birmingham

Donovan spent time with Brentford’s B team after arriving on loan and is now a long-term project. He may get limited first-team exposure but will not have fantasy relevance this season.

• FPL Draft rating: 2

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 4

Jordan Henderson (M)

England

Transfer: Free transfer from Ajax

Henderson is still starting despite being 35, but his fantasy value is minimal. Slightly better in Fantrax due to scoring settings, but still not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 5

Michael Kayode (D)

Italy/Nigeria

Transfer: €17.50m from Fiorentina

Kayode joined permanently after a loan spell and is expected to start regularly. Attacking upside and long throws give him assist potential. Strong defender option.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Caoimhín Kelleher (G)

Ireland

Transfer: €14.80m from Liverpool

Former Liverpool backup now stepping in as Brentford’s starting keeper. Reliable option who should be owned in every league.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 8

Antoni Milambo (M)

Netherlands/DR Congo

Transfer: €20.00m from Feyenoord

Highly rated young midfielder with strong production last season, including Champions League contributions. Talent is clear, but role and consistency in the EPL remain uncertain. Worth monitoring.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Reiss Nelson (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

England/Jamaica

Transfer: Loan from Arsenal

Nelson has struggled for consistent minutes throughout his career but has shown flashes. If he earns a regular role, he could provide value, but not worth rostering yet.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 8

Frank Onyeka (M)

Nigeria

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Augsburg last season)

Back from loan and currently used as a substitute. Early assists are encouraging, but underlying numbers suggest regression. Needs a starting role to become relevant.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 6

Dango Ouattara (M)

Burkina Faso

Transfer: €42.80m from Bournemouth

Form-dependent player but currently producing again. Strong upside as a winger classified as a midfielder. Should be rostered in all leagues.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 8

Must Draft
Truffert, Petrovic

Strong Picks
Diakité

Upside Plays
Adli

Watchlist
Jiménez, Kroupi

Avoid
Faivre, Milosavljevic, Doak

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Álex Jiménez (D)

Spain

Transfer: Loan from AC Milan (obligation to buy for £16.5m with 18 league starts)

Jiménez came through Real Madrid’s academy before moving to AC Milan and now Bournemouth. He clearly has strong potential, but at 20 years old this is one to monitor rather than act on immediately.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 6

Amine Adli (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Morocco/France

Transfer: €21.00m from Bayer Leverkusen

Part of the group leaving Leverkusen after their title-winning season, Adli is an exciting player who could establish himself quickly. He appears to be the replacement for Ouattara and is already getting minutes. He needs to secure a starting role before being reliable, but waiting too long could mean missing out.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 7

Bafodé Diakité (D)

France/Guinea

Transfer: €35.00m from LOSC Lille

Diakité is starting alongside Senesi. While Senesi offers more consistent Draft value, Diakité should not be overlooked. He contributed goals at Lille and brings upside for a defender. If you believe in Bournemouth, he is a strong pickup.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Romain Faivre (M)

France/Algeria

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Stade Brestois last season)

Faivre has not progressed as expected over recent seasons. With no appearances so far, he is not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 4

Ben Gannon-Doak (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Scotland

Transfer: €23.20m from Liverpool

Doak has strong potential after a productive loan spell, but he is still developing and unlikely to have a major impact this season. One for the future.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 5

Eli Junior Kroupi (F)

France/Ivory Coast

Transfer: Loan ended (was at FC Lorient last season)

Kroupi impressed in Ligue 2 with 22 goals, but this is a major step up. He has already seen some minutes off the bench but is unlikely to challenge Evanilson soon. If Evanilson gets injured, he becomes relevant quickly.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 6

Veljko Milosavljevic (D)

Serbia

Transfer: €15.00m from Red Star Belgrade

At 18, he is a long-term project and will not feature regularly this season. No Draft value.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 3

Djordje Petrovic (G)

Serbia

Transfer: €28.90m from Chelsea

Petrovic had an outstanding loan at Strasbourg and now steps in as Bournemouth’s starting goalkeeper. He should be owned in every league.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 8

Adrien Truffert (D)

France

Transfer: €13.50m from Stade Rennais

A standout signing. Former Rennes captain and one of the best full-backs in Ligue 1. Already starting and contributing on both ends. He should be owned and started in every league.

• FPL Draft rating: 7

• Fantrax rating: 7

• Potential: 9

Must Draft
Elliott

Strong Picks
None

Upside Plays
Guessand

Watchlist
Sancho, Buendía

Avoid
Lindelöf, Bizot (unless handcuffing Martinez)

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Emiliano Buendía (M)

Argentina/Spain

Transfer: Loan ended (was at Bayer Leverkusen last season)

Buendía has not reached the levels expected after his move from Norwich in 2021. He has come off the bench in the first two matches, rotating with Guessand, which suggests he will have a role. He was also added to the Europa League squad. There is heavy competition for minutes with Malen, Guessand, Rogers, Sancho and others, so he is not worth picking up right now. Villa have not started strongly, so if someone performs well, they could quickly earn more minutes. One to monitor.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 4

• Potential: 7

Harvey Elliott (M)

England

Transfer: Loan with option from Liverpool (10 appearances triggers a deal around €30m)

Elliott was player of the tournament at the U21 European Championships this summer. Highly rated at Liverpool but unlikely to get minutes there. He is a strong dribbler with high upside, though injury concerns and end product remain issues. He should be owned in most leagues.

• FPL Draft rating: 6

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8

Evann Guessand (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)

Ivory Coast/France

Transfer: €30.00m from OGC Nice

Guessand had 12 goals and 8 assists in Ligue 1 last season and can play across the front line. High potential, but like Buendía, faces heavy competition for minutes. This is a wait and see situation but he could become a league winner. Worth a bench spot if you can afford to be patient.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Victor Lindelöf (D)

Sweden

Transfer: Free transfer from Manchester United

Lindelöf is likely the fourth-choice center-back. Not worth picking up, even with potential injuries.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 4

Marco Bizot (G)

Netherlands

Transfer: €500k from Stade Brestois 29

Bizot has started two matches this season, performing very well in one and poorly in the other. At 34, he is likely the backup to Martinez. If you own Martinez, he could be worth holding as insurance. Otherwise, avoid.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 7

Jadon Sancho (M)

England/Jamaica

Transfer: Loan from Manchester United

Sancho has struggled to replicate his Dortmund form since his €85m move. His production dropped significantly at Manchester United and Chelsea. However, he has still been a strong Fantrax asset in multiple seasons. There is significant competition for minutes, but he is worth a bench spot to see how Villa use him.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Must Draft
Gyökeres, Eze

Strong Picks
None

Upside Plays
Madueke

Watchlist
Mosquera

Avoid
Hincapié, Kepa (unless handcuffing Raya)

How to Read This

• FPL Draft rating: out of 10

• Fantrax rating: out of 10

• Potential: season ceiling out of 10

Kepa Arrizabalaga (G)

Spain

Transfer: €5.8m from Chelsea

If you own Raya, he is worth keeping as a backup since he is one of the better options available. Otherwise, avoid. Slightly more useful in FPL Draft because you are required to carry a backup keeper.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 2

• Potential: 7 (if Raya misses time)

Eberechi Eze (M)

England/Nigeria

Transfer: €69.3m from Crystal Palace

Slight downgrade from Palace due to competition for minutes and no longer being the focal point. Still very high upside.

• FPL Draft rating: 8

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 8

Viktor Gyökeres (F)

Sweden/Hungary

Transfer: €65.8m from Sporting CP

Will need time to adapt, but the upside is massive. Could realistically push for top scorer. Minimal competition. He should start consistently.

• FPL Draft rating: 8

• Fantrax rating: 8

• Potential: 9

Piero Hincapié (D)

Ecuador

Transfer: Loan (option to buy €52m) from Bayer Leverkusen

One for the future. Huge potential, but unlikely to start soon. Not worth rostering.

• FPL Draft rating: 1

• Fantrax rating: 1

• Potential: 6

Noni Madueke (M)

England/Nigeria

Transfer: €56m from Chelsea

Excellent dribbler who can beat defenders, but end product is inconsistent. Big minutes risk, but flashes of quality.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 7

Cristhian Mosquera (D)

Spain/Colombia

Transfer: €15m from Valencia

Another future-focused signing. With Saliba out 3 to 4 weeks, he could be a short-term pickup. Long-term minutes will be limited.

• FPL Draft rating: 3

• Fantrax rating: 3

• Potential: 7

Christian Nørgaard (M)

Denmark

Transfer: €11.6m from Brentford

Big drop in fantasy value. Strong last season with 288 Fantrax points, but now competing with Rice and Zubimendi.

• FPL Draft rating: 4

• Fantrax rating: 5

• Potential: 6

Martín Zubimendi (M)

Spain

Transfer: €70m from Real Sociedad

Excellent real-life signing, but limited fantasy appeal due to his defensive midfield role. Slightly better in Fantrax.

• FPL Draft rating: 5

• Fantrax rating: 6

• Potential: 8