Game week 9 Transfer Thread

Western Pomise

When is there likely to be accurate info on extent of Kolorov injury?,I have him,Silva and Aguero to fret over!!,
Thinking Silva to KDB as transfer for moment and then deciding on a hit for either Aguero or Kolorov out?!!!

Rikand

Western Pomise wrote: »

When is there likely to be accurate info on extent of Kolorov injury?,I have him,Silva and Aguero to fret over!!,
Thinking Silva to KDB as transfer for moment and then deciding on a hit for either Aguero or Kolorov out?!!!

Probably not till they all get back to Manchester and the team docs look them over.

Western Pomise

Rikand wrote: »

Probably not till they all get back to Manchester and the team docs look them over.

None of them near a price drop anyway according to fplstatistics so will hold off till then before making move.

Calvin

International break hasn't done me any good. Already done Aguero>Pelle. Now have Ayew, Kolarov, Evans and STaylor on the injury list. Any word on Kolarov/Ayew? Could transfer one out for Bertrand/Payet for a -4 hit.

Wombatman

Tony_Montana wrote: »

Anyone else considering Bony? He will surely be up front now that Aguero is out

Iheanacho has been doing well. Could he start ahead of Bony?

FHFC

Calvin Leong wrote: »

International break hasn't done me any good. Already done Aguero>Pelle. Now have Ayew, Kolarov, Evans and STaylor on the injury list. Any word on Kolarov/Ayew? Could transfer one out for Bertrand/Payet for a -4 hit.

I think Ayew cried off international duty with a 'knock'.

Ben Dinnery had this to say "More of a precautionary. Should be close http://t.co/3OsRCOYAmr https://t.co/eUGfDbdgbd"

Calvin

FHFC wrote: »

I think Ayew cried off international duty with a 'knock'.

Ben Dinnery had this to say "More of a precautionary. Should be close http://t.co/3OsRCOYAmr https://t.co/eUGfDbdgbd"

Hmm. I'll hold onto him for this week and probably transfer him out after for Payet, depends on how he plays.

the incredible pudding

FHFC wrote: »

On what accounts? He wasn't in the squad!!

Whoops! Had read reports this week criticising his performance against Macedonia but must have misread the date of that game being in September as opposed to October!

FHFC

De Bruyne scoring again tonight makes him hars to overlook.

Dammit.

Hmmm. Exact change again for Mahrez and Aguero to Costa and De Bruyne.....

ElTel

Tony_Montana wrote: »

Anyone else considering Bony? He will surely be up front now that Aguero is out

Yes. Although there are a lot of cons. to him that have been discussed in the last week on the threads I will get him for 3 GWs at least.
It's been a long break and for most of it I've been happy with that one transfer in mind but am now toying with the idea of Bony and Hazard for Mahrez and Kun and using AOA but will probably stay with original plan.

DarraghF197

I've been contemplating a So'ton double for so long now! There are so much midfielders in and around the price of 8.0M but then so few forwards in that same price range. I think Mane will be the point-scorer, and Pelle won't be as clinical. Yet Pelle fits into my team so easily. Then I could also splash the cash on Sturridge or Costa, but neither are guarantees! Lukaku's next two fixtures are pretty woeful as well. I think I'll have to make the decision tonight with Pelle on the verge of rising.

iroced

Same than above re Pellè. My only other option is Costa.

Or I could ... No I can't :pac:. The AOA idea crossed my mind for a second but can't get Hazard in with Pellè. Would have had to ditch Mahrez and play Wanyama anyway (£0.3m short for that) so no regrets. As many said, in February/March or even later with maybe £2-3m more in resale value this chip may be more valuable!


So. was all set on Pellè but it is very stupid but my reverse jinxing childish idiotic stuff has me considering Costa. Well it is also Villa at home and they have to bounce back and Mourinho had 2 weeks to remotivate his squad.
Basically Pellè has form, fixtures & offer great squad flexibility until Sergio's return while Costa only has fixtures. Opinions?

FHFC

iroced wrote: »

Same than above re Pellè.

My only other option is Costa.


Or I could ... No I can't :pac:. The AOA idea crossed my mind for a second but can't get Hazard in with Pellè. Would have had to ditch Mahrez and play Wanyama anyway (£0.3m short for that) so no regrets. As many said, in February/March or even later with maybe £2-3m more in resale value this chip may be more valuable!

So. was all set on Pellè but it is very stupid but my reverse jinxing childish idiotic stuff has me considering Costa. Well it is also Villa at home and they have to bounce back and Mourinho had 2 weeks to remotivate his squad.

Sorely tempted by the Costa and De Bruyne combo but afraid of dropping Mahrez.

De Bruyne, Mané, Sanchez, Hazard
Costa, Vardy, Sahko

...looks very sexy. But dependent on Chelsea getting into gear. Which i think they might after the respite of the international break as your last line alludes to. The Ivanovic injury no harm either.

Edit. In reply to your edit....its a close call. I'd be happier having some Chelsea cover from now on and especially for this week. But I'd also want either Mané or Pellè. You'd hardly sacrifice Payet for Mané and get Costa for Aguero?

iroced

FHFC wrote: »

Sorely tempted by the Costa and De Bruyne combo but afraid of dropping Mahrez.

De Bruyne, Mané, Sanchez, Hazard
Costa, Vardy, Sahko

...looks very sexy. But dependent on Chelsea getting into gear. Which i think they might after the respite of the international break as your last line alludes to. The Ivanovic injury no harm either.

Edit. In reply to your edit....its a close call. I'd be happier having some Chelsea cover from now on and especially for this week. But I'd also want either Mané or Pellè. You'd hardly sacrifice Payet for Mané and get Costa for Aguero?

I can do Aguero + Mahrez -> Costa + Mané for -4.

Just had a look at Costa's stats so far. He did absolutely nothing bar the West Brom game... So it looks like we're all anticipating Villa to "Costallapse" but I think, so far, none of our anticipated routing actually happened.
The Pellè route sounds safer. But safety doesn't always reward...


About your team, your AOA line-up looks very tasty on paper. How much of a hit it is though? I think anyway your main question is KDB or not KDB? And I presume he'd be coming in for Mahrez. I guess losing Mahrez for KDB eases the loss? Though in terms of pts, if it's a big hit it may not reward now.

ElTel

iroced wrote: »

Same than above re Pellè. My only other option is Costa.

Or I could ... No I can't :pac:. The AOA idea crossed my mind for a second but can't get Hazard in with Pellè. Would have had to ditch Mahrez and play Wanyama anyway (£0.3m short for that) so no regrets. As many said, in February/March or even later with maybe £2-3m more in resale value this chip may be more valuable!


So. was all set on Pellè but it is very stupid but my reverse jinxing childish idiotic stuff has me considering Costa. Well it is also Villa at home and they have to bounce back and Mourinho had 2 weeks to remotivate his squad.
Basically Pellè has form, fixtures & offer great squad flexibility until Sergio's return while Costa only has fixtures. Opinions?

I'm going with Bony myself.
For me I would pick Pelle over Costa but that's more to do with a big dislike for the Chelsea bully.
Having Mane seems to be putting some off the double up but I would not let that put me off short term.
The big plus for Costa is he is more "captainable" than Pelle imo and I can see him as a top 3 choice this week in captain poll and maybe top pick in GW10

FHFC

iroced wrote: »

I can do Aguero + Mahrez -> Costa + Mané for -4.

Just had a look at Costa's stats so far. He did absolutely nothing bar the West Brom game... So it looks like we're all anticipating Villa to "Costallapse" but I think, so far, none of our anticipated routing actually happened.
The Pellè route sounds safer. But safety doesn't always reward...


About your team, your AOA line-up looks very tasty on paper. How much of a hit it is though? I think anyway your main question is KDB or not KDB? And I presume he'd be coming in for Mahrez. I guess losing Mahrez for KDB eases the loss? Though in terms of pts, if it's a big hit it may not reward now.

If i do the transfers above and get rid of Mahrez it won't be AOA. That leaves Westwood on my bench and 4 big hitters in my front 7 of Hazard, Sanchez, KdB and Costa. I could go a similar route but get Sterling for Westwood in a strong front 8.

The safer option probably is to get Pellè and KDB for Aguero and Westwood doubling up on Southampton rather than Chelsea in a strongfront 8 with AOA potential.

Re hits. If i want City cover which is not Bony I'll be going to -8 so that's pretty definitely happening. No City for this week seems more reckless than an 8 pt hit.

iroced

FHFC wrote: »

If i do the transfers above and get rid of Mahrez it won't be AOA. That leaves Westwood on my bench and 4 big hitters in my front 7 of Hazard, Sanchez, KdB and Costa. I could go a similar route but get Sterling for Westwood in a strong front 8.

The safer option probably is to get Pellè and KDB for Aguero and Westwood doubling up on Southampton rather than Chelsea in a strongfront 8 with AOA potential.

Re hits. If i want City cover which is not Bony I'll be going to -8 so that's pretty definitely happening. No City for this week seems more reckless than an 8 pt hit.

Considering that, I'd go KDB + Pellè if I were you. You have Hazard (who's been doing decent lately) for Chelsea cover anyway. I know I said it for Sanchez-Walcott (though they were at least playing better) but spending £22.2m and using 2 of your front 7/8 spots for Chelsea attackers sounds madness right now.
The only worry is what next? This week you have the AOA. But who do you bench afterwards?

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Think, personally, I'm going to go for Pellè. He's the leading striker in the game. So maybe, pulling the trigger now, I could also be looking at a £0.1m profit before the week-end.
Only Azpi for Chelsea cover may be a concern. But if they again disappoint home to Villa, it'd look like a terrible idea to have spent that much on one of their attacker (the only one I'd really rate is Hazard but can't afford him now) ...


- edit -
Agüero -> Pellè done.

Ziegler1988

ElTel wrote: »

The big plus for Costa is he is more "captainable" than Pelle imo and I can see him as a top 3 choice this week in captain poll and maybe top pick in GW10

Pelle is beating Costa in the FFS poll. Despite not being sent off since 2012 or something, I would be more hesitant of captaining Costa for the dreaded doubling a negative score.
I'm leaning towards Vardy over Pelle because I (in theory) have Sanchez and KDB as my top two captaincy choices this GW and in two GWs. That overlaps with Pelle's best fixtures, while Vardy against Palace next GW would likely be my VC

ElTel

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

Pelle is beating Costa in the FFS poll. Despite not being sent off since 2012 or something, I would be more hesitant of captaining Costa for the dreaded doubling a negative score.
I'm leaning towards Vardy over Pelle because I (in theory) have Sanchez and KDB as my top two captaincy choices this GW and in two GWs. That overlaps with Pelle's best fixtures, while Vardy against Palace next GW would likely be my VC

Vardy has to be my VC at least in GW10 unless Bony announces himself this GW and midweek and makes me consider him in the Manchester derby!

Lemlin

iroced wrote: »

Considering that, I'd go KDB + Pellè if I were you. You have Hazard (who's been doing decent lately) for Chelsea cover anyway. I know I said it for Sanchez-Walcott (though they were at least playing better) but spending £22.2m and using 2 of your front 7/8 spots for Chelsea attackers sounds madness right now.
The only worry is what next? This week you have the AOA. But who do you bench afterwards?

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Think, personally, I'm going to go for Pellè. He's the leading striker in the game. So maybe, pulling the trigger now, I could also be looking at a £0.1m profit before the week-end.
Only Azpi for Chelsea cover may be a concern. But if they again disappoint home to Villa, it'd look like a terrible idea to have spent that much on one of their attacker (the only one I'd really rate is Hazard but can't afford him now) ...


- edit -
Agüero -> Pellè done.

I'm having the same conundrum. I held off on Pelle last night. Will swallow the 0.1 I missed but, to be honest, he seems to be the in-form striker at the minute.

I wouldn't have even considered Costa had he not been mentioned here. I can see myself going Pelle in tomorrow and Mane in next week. I haven't checked yet but with the extra cash I may even have enough to upgrade Wanyama to Mane.

Could play my AOA then for a week before transferring someone back to a cheapie again.

Socialist Serenade

Should I pull the trigger on Silva to de Brunye or wait?

Colking

Socialist Serenade wrote: »

Should I pull the trigger on Silva to de Brunye or wait?

Silva (10.1) could be out for a few more weeks. His price is dropping (not alarmingly so you probably have a few days to a week before you'd get concerned.)

DeBruyne (10.3) will possibly go up tonight, probably tomorrow.

If money is a factor for you then consider that.

If you have a strong team and are happy to leave Silva on the bench for potentially 3 more GW's then fair enough. If not then you need to think about that.

Personally I'd do it.

NabyLadistheman

Not sure if this has been posted but @FplPriceChanges have tweeted this:

Mane after internationals

2014/15:

GW8: 25 mins
GW12: 79 mins
GW21: Injured
GW23: 27 mins
GW31: 29 mins

15/16:

GW3: 25 mins


Very interesting indeed. I am on my Wildcard, whose the 4.3 MF fodder outside of Wanyama? I've Bertie & Pelle so no not want to hang myself with 3 Southampton players if I need to get Mane in next week?

Current team for the Lols:

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Gomez -- Elliot

Bertie -- Souare -- Zab -- Francis -- Bellerin

KDB -- Payet -- Mahrez -- Sanchez -- ??

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Costa -- Lukaku -- Pelle

Can easily flog Costa and one of a few others to get Aguero back in. Will Mahrez regain his place? Crazy stuff from tinkerman

alchemist33

Suarezistheman wrote: »

Not sure if this has been posted but @FplPriceChanges have tweeted this:

Mane after internationals

2014/15:

GW8: 25 mins
GW12: 79 mins
GW21: Injured
GW23: 27 mins
GW31: 29 mins

15/16:

GW3: 25 mins


Very interesting indeed. I am on my Wildcard, whose the 4.3 MF fodder outside of Wanyama? I've Bertie & Pelle so no not want to hang myself with 3 Southampton players if I need to get Mane in next week?

Current team for the Lols:

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Gomez -- Elliot

Bertie -- Souare -- Zab -- Francis -- Bellerin

KDB -- Payet -- Mahrez -- Sanchez -- ??

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Costa -- Lukaku -- Pelle

Can easily flog Costa and one of a few others to get Aguero back in. Will Mahrez regain his place? Crazy stuff from tinkerman

Fletcher of WBA seems popular.

FHFC

Suarezistheman wrote: »

Not sure if this has been posted but @FplPriceChanges have tweeted this:

Mane after internationals

2014/15:

GW8: 25 mins
GW12: 79 mins
GW21: Injured
GW23: 27 mins
GW31: 29 mins

15/16:

GW3: 25 mins


Very interesting indeed. I am on my Wildcard, whose the 4.3 MF fodder outside of Wanyama? I've Bertie & Pelle so no not want to hang myself with 3 Southampton players if I need to get Mane in next week?

Current team for the Lols:

---

Gomez -- Elliot

Bertie -- Souare -- Zab -- Francis -- Bellerin

KDB -- Payet -- Mahrez -- Sanchez -- ??

---

Costa -- Lukaku -- Pelle

Can easily flog Costa and one of a few others to get Aguero back in. Will Mahrez regain his place? Crazy stuff from tinkerman

As i replied to FPL price changes on twitter and posted here previously he was in Algiers for a friendly last night and its only a 3hr flight away, not much more than Pellè. About as close as he can be while in Africa.

Before GW3 he had to come from S Africa and only got back late on Thursday.

AdMMM

Followed by point hits everywhere!

Socialist Serenade

Lads

Couple of choices

I have to get rid of Silva and Aguero but want to get some Arsenal coverage

The predicament is Silva to De Brunye/Walcott/Sanchez

Aguero to Giroud

What do we reckon?

SlickRic

Socialist Serenade wrote: »

Should I pull the trigger on Silva to de Brunye or wait?

Did it last night.

AdMMM

Socialist Serenade wrote: »

Lads

Couple of choices

I have to get rid of Silva and Aguero but want to get some Arsenal coverage

The predicament is Silva to De Brunye/Walcott/Sanchez

Aguero to Giroud

What do we reckon?

Giroud has pretty much lost his position to Walcott. I think Silva to Walcott is the prudent move there. His finishing is atrocious but he'll still get so many chances that he'll eventually convert!

SlickRic

Also, I think these injuries represent an opportunity for people to really gain some ground or extend leads.

Many in your leagues will be scared to take hits.
Many will be confused as to what teams to plump for.
Many will have transferred Aguero in early and will have lost 4 points needlessly.

There are some interesting teams coming into some good form and fixtures over the next 5 or 6 GWs. No Aguero gives great licence to be flexible with extra funds and really take advantage.

ShaneU

4 point hit to bring in Sanchez for Barkley/Mahrez?

alchemist33

SlickRic wrote: »

Also, I think these injuries represent an opportunity for people to really gain some ground or extend leads.

Many in your leagues will be scared to take hits.
Many will be confused as to what teams to plump for.
Many will have transferred Aguero in early and will have lost 4 points needlessly.

There are some interesting teams coming into some good form and fixtures over the next 5 or 6 GWs. No Aguero gives great licence to be flexible with extra funds and really take advantage.

In some obscure Asian language, the word for Aguero Hamstring tear is the same as the word for opportunity. This gives us a chance to make ground on the players likely to end up in the top 100k, by making good Aguero replacements and captain choices.

FHFC

How big a risk would getting rid of Mahrez be??

I don't think he'll be dropped again this weekend but may be subbed on or off more going forward. Vardy is a good route into Leicesters attack and for me the key point is that Mahrez takes up a valuable mid slot where there are so many players i want.....walcott, kdb, mane, sanchez, payet and probably Hazard.

While up front there are far less options.

I'm still tempted to drop Mahrez for a midfield of the three big hitters Sanchez, Hazard and KDB plus Mane.

CSF

FHFC wrote: »

How big a risk would getting rid of Mahrez be??

I don't think he'll be dropped again this weekend but may be subbed on or off more going forward. Vardy is a good route into Leicesters attack and for me the key point is that Mahrez takes up a valuable mid slot where there are so many players i want.....walcott, kdb, mane, sanchez, payet and probably Hazard.

While up front there are far less options.

I'm still tempted to drop Mahrez for a midfield of the three big hitters Sanchez, Hazard and KDB plus Mane.

I wouldn't be dropping Mahrez. When he's been good he's looked unplayable. Who wants to miss out on those weeks? Hazard hasn't been half the threat that he has at double the price. Sanchez and KDB are becoming must haves thought but still neither represents the value that Mahrez does.

If Mahrez becomes a rotation risk I'll address it accordingly. One game does not present that.

iroced

Lemlin wrote: »

I'm having the same conundrum. I held off on Pelle last night. Will swallow the 0.1 I missed but, to be honest, he seems to be the in-form striker at the minute.

I wouldn't have even considered Costa had he not been mentioned here. I can see myself going Pelle in tomorrow and Mane in next week. I haven't checked yet but with the extra cash I may even have enough to upgrade Wanyama to Mane.

Could play my AOA then for a week before transferring someone back to a cheapie again.

Regarding Costa vs Pellè, I'd just quote myself from a previous post

iroced wrote: »

So. was all set on Pellè but it is very stupid but my reverse jinxing childish idiotic stuff has me considering Costa. Well it is also Villa at home and they have to bounce back and Mourinho had 2 weeks to remotivate his squad.
Basically Pellè has form, fixtures & offer great squad flexibility until Sergio's return while Costa only has fixtures.

On second thoughts, I realised that with the international break, I'm not sure these 2 weeks really allowed Mourinho to reboost his squad. Checked again Costa's stats. And Pellè's ones. And went for the obvious choice. Now watch Costa score a hat-trick :pac: :rolleyes:...

FHFC wrote: »

How big a risk would getting rid of Mahrez be??

I don't think he'll be dropped again this weekend but may be subbed on or off more going forward. Vardy is a good route into Leicesters attack and for me the key point is that Mahrez takes up a valuable mid slot where there are so many players i want.....walcott, kdb, mane, sanchez, payet and probably Hazard.

While up front there are far less options.

I'm still tempted to drop Mahrez for a midfield of the three big hitters Sanchez, Hazard and KDB plus Mane.

Did Ranieri clearly explain why he benched Mahrez? I read people mentioning his rotation policy but from what I've seen in Monaco I don't remember that was really the case.

About your conundrum FHFC, I'll tell you again that the only one I'd be "happy" enough to ditch Mahrez for is KDB. I fully acknowledge though that it is a very difficult call. Actually an impossible call.

Thing is, let's say you do it and Mahrez keeps up his great record. You can always buy him back and have a unique flexibility regarding him compared to most players who got him in very early. Now, I fully understand it is very early to consider that but just saying that could be a factor. Worse that can happen is Mahrez starting at the week-end. Away to Saints while KDB is home to Bournemouth. I know we can't predict the future but the odds are certainly not Mahrez' way .

To solve this current headache, who did you say you can get for Agüero if you go Westwood -> KDB? Pellè?
I think it is equally a -8 than the ditching Mahrez option, doesn't it? I know you'd then have a selection headache but let's say you want to keep your AOA you can either bench Mahrez/Mané depending on the last news regarding internationals and even if it costs you pts on your bench, you still have all cards in your hands and have a better view on the Mahrez situation .

A Brad Maddox Guy

Mata Sterling Payet Ayew Mahrez
Aguero Martial Deeney

Aguero to Pelle done last night, Sterling to De Bruyne likely to be done tonight for -4. Now for a -8 do I:
1. Ayew to Sanchez
2. Ayew to Hazard
3. Martial to Costa
4. Mahrez to Walcott
5. Keep Sterling, Mahrez to Walcott & Martial to Costa

As soon as Aguero got injured my plan was Pelle, KDB & Sanchez but the thought of no Chelsea at home to Villa is worrying despite their awful form.

Fant11

Mccarthy Butland
Kolarov Evans Darmian Richards Targett
Mahrez Payet Ozil Hazard Westwood
Aguero Gomis Pelle

1 free trandsfer & 1.4m in bank.
Priority is sort out Aguero,get rid of Darmian and get Alexis in. Anyone going for a big-hitting 5 man midfield due to lack of forward options? Looking at KDB,ALexis & Ighalo in for Ozil,Westwood & Aguero. Any thoughts?

Socialist Serenade

Is -4 in this of all weeks necessarily a bad thing or are a lot of people in the same boat?

OneColdHand

Socialist Serenade wrote: »

Is -4 in this of all weeks necessarily a bad thing or are a lot of people in the same boat?

I'm just not sure it's worth it for me. I have 11 starters and that's assuming the worst on Kolarov, so 12 if he's ok.

I just feel it could be a one of those strange low scoring weeks (no idea why I feel that!), so don't really want to take an unnecessary hit.

miller82

So I am at a crucial stage in my main league and slipping.
Anyone any thoughts on transfer for this ...

Cech

---

Boruc

Bellerin --- Gomez -- Schlupp --- Targett - Nyom

Mahrez --- payet----KDB--- Pedro --- Wanyama

Vardy---- Martial ---Aguero

The following players are an issue IMO :
Aguero - wel D'uh
Pedro -- not scoring well at all
Mahrez-- potential issue
Nyom -- injured
Gomez - injured and not playing
Targett - not playing

anyone care to throw their thoughts in to the mix ?

Ziegler1988

miller82 wrote: »

So I am at a crucial stage in my main league and slipping.
Anyone any thoughts on transfer for this ...

Cech

---

Boruc

Bellerin --- Gomez -- Schlupp --- Targett - Nyom

Mahrez --- payet----KDB--- Pedro --- Wanyama

Vardy---- Martial ---Aguero

The following players are an issue IMO :
Aguero - wel D'uh
Pedro -- not scoring well at all
Mahrez-- potential issue
Nyom -- injured
Gomez - injured and not playing
Targett - not playing

anyone care to throw their thoughts in to the mix ?

Aguero to your choice of striker (Pelle is the popular option) and then if Nyom is fit, I'd just play him. If he's ruled out, then a -4 for Gomez to Dawson/Bertrand could be justified

iroced

A Brad Maddox Guy wrote: »

Mata Sterling Payet Ayew Mahrez
Aguero Martial Deeney

Aguero to Pelle done last night, Sterling to De Bruyne likely to be done tonight for -4. Now for a -8 do I:
1. Ayew to Sanchez
2. Ayew to Hazard
3. Martial to Costa
4. Mahrez to Walcott
5. Keep Sterling, Mahrez to Walcott & Martial to Costa

As soon as Aguero got injured my plan was Pelle, KDB & Sanchez but the thought of no Chelsea at home to Villa is worrying despite their awful form.

The safest option is stopping at -4 and waiting for next week to make for free your -8 move. If Chelsea fails again your extra 4 pts hit will haunt you. Sanchez away to Watford and who played with a minor groin annoyance last night may wait for another week to join your team.
Even if Ayew is rested you'd have a decent front 7.

About your 5 options I'd favour 1. Sanchez is better to own than to worry about.

Now. Sterling is a tough one. Of course, based on form and recent returns, KDB sounds essential. But with the holy City trio (Agüero-Silva-Yaya) possibly out Sterling could play in an advanced position (that rarely suited him at 'Pool though, he lacks "clinicallity") or just benefit from their absence.

Maybe another option is Ayew to KDB (problem is we probably won't have news on Ayew's fitness before tonight) and play your 2 City mids this GW and move Sterling out for e.g. Sanchez next week (Manchester derby for Sterling, Everton at home for Sanchez). It also allows you to evaluate Chelsea options.

Fant11 wrote: »

Mccarthy Butland
Kolarov Evans Darmian Richards Targett
Mahrez Payet Ozil Hazard Westwood
Aguero Gomis Pelle

1 free trandsfer & 1.4m in bank.
Priority is sort out Aguero,get rid of Darmian and get Alexis in. Anyone going for a big-hitting 5 man midfield due to lack of forward options? Looking at KDB,ALexis & Ighalo in for Ozil,Westwood & Aguero. Any thoughts?

With Agüero out, yeah it may be a good idea to go 3-5-2.
I feel it's not the best timing for your Sanchez move though, for all the reasons I gave above. That said, last time I threw caution out for Sanchez he scored a 20 pointer hat-trick :rolleyes: :pac:...

Bertie could be a great replacement for Darmian.

Socialist Serenade wrote: »

Is -4 in this of all weeks necessarily a bad thing or are a lot of people in the same boat?

Depends on your team. If you have things to sort out, it is indeed not the worst week to be taking a (couple of) hit(s) .

patmac

Help wanted, thinking of a -12 and using my AOA CHIP already have Sanchez in for Pedro
Current team
Cech, (McCarthy)
Alderweild, Naughton, Kolorov,Gomez and Targett,
Sanchez, Mahrez,Payet, KDB, and Westwood,
Aguero, Ayoze and Martial, .2m in a bank.
Thinking Gomez, Westwood and Aguero out bringing in Walcott, Bony and any defender. Or just dump Gomez, targett and Aguero, wouldn't mind Sturridge but their fixtures are horrendous. Any ideas welcome. Not touching Costa again.

Ziegler1988

patmac wrote: »

Help wanted, thinking of a -12 and using my AOA CHIP already have Sanchez in for Pedro
Current team
Cech, (McCarthy)
Alderweild, Naughton, Kolorov,Gomez and Targett,
Sanchez, Mahrez,Payet, KDB, and Westwood,
Aguero, Ayoze and Martial, .2m in a bank.
Thinking Gomez, Westwood and Aguero out bringing in Walcott, Bony and any defender. Or just dump Gomez, targett and Aguero, wouldn't mind Sturridge but their fixtures are horrendous. Any ideas welcome. Not touching Costa again.

Walcott may be a little at risk of not starting with Bayern next midweek. I still think Wenger will pick his best team since Watford A is nothing to sneeze at, but since you have Sanchez you could wait on Theo. I'd probably play Toby, Naughton, and Kolarov instead of AOA unless Kolarov is definitely ruled out. Not interested in Vardy? That's who my Aguero replacement is likely to be

Fant11

Looking for a cheap 3rd striker, wont play many weeks but prob will this week with my AOA chip, 5.9m to speand. Debating between Ighalo,Bojan,Defoe,Deeney or Murray. What do ppl think?

Ziegler1988

Fant11 wrote: »

Looking for a cheap 3rd striker, wont play many weeks but prob will this week with my AOA chip, 5.9m to speand. Debating between Ighalo,Bojan,Defoe,Deeney or Murray. What do ppl think?

Ighalo is the best of the sub 6m strikers imo, although Murray put up really great stats the last two GWs. Ayoze is another to add to that list as he's cheaper than the rest at 5.1m

bohsman

Undecided on taking a second points hit to go Aguero to Costa. Would mean starting Redmond or Morgan if I dont make the transfer.

lougal88

How far away is Benteke from fitness? I'm considering Kun - Benteke for a few weeks on Saturday, once GW9 is underway. Cant transfer Kun out now as I've taken a -8 already.

Thinking Benteke under Klopp may be a decent differential.

ElTel

patmac wrote: »

Help wanted, thinking of a -12 and using my AOA CHIP already have Sanchez in for Pedro
Current team
Cech, (McCarthy)
Alderweild, Naughton, Kolorov,Gomez and Targett,
Sanchez, Mahrez,Payet, KDB, and Westwood,
Aguero, Ayoze and Martial, .2m in a bank.
Thinking Gomez, Westwood and Aguero out bringing in Walcott, Bony and any defender. Or just dump Gomez, targett and Aguero, wouldn't mind Sturridge but their fixtures are horrendous. Any ideas welcome. Not touching Costa again.

My advice would be to hold after the Aguero transfer.
I'm getting Bony in too and carrying forward a FT to next week.
Mahrez rotation risk, next 2 GWs fixtures, Klopp etc. is putting me off more transfers so the AOA chip can be used.
Almost everyone has defensive concerns and a -4 next week with more info is what I'm thinking.

ElTel

FHFC wrote: »

How big a risk would getting rid of Mahrez be??

I don't think he'll be dropped again this weekend but may be subbed on or off more going forward. Vardy is a good route into Leicesters attack and for me the key point is that Mahrez takes up a valuable mid slot where there are so many players i want.....walcott, kdb, mane, sanchez, payet and probably Hazard.

While up front there are far less options.

I'm still tempted to drop Mahrez for a midfield of the three big hitters Sanchez, Hazard and KDB plus Mane.

Would be a bold move.
After this week Leicester are at home to CP, Wat and away to WB and Newcastle.
Probably means it's now or never.
I chickened out mainly 'cos I don't trust Chelsea and Hazard is the only one I want and even a drop in value before GW starts wont temp me.