GW 20 Transfers

shineon23

castletownman wrote: »

Of course I brought in Barnes as my free transfer before KDB and Vardy got injured. Balls.

Edit: Which brings me to a decision I need to make. Should I take a hit by transferring out KDB or Vardy, leaving the other on the bench for now?

Have ESR-Son-Fernandes-Barnes all fit in midfield, and Antonio and seemingly DCL fit up front. Which sets me up for a 4-4-2

Taylor is yellow-injured in defence, and my fifth def is a non-runner (Rhys Williams) but I am not going to waste -4 on a cheap defender.

Pep roulette has me wary but I do want a City asset in KDB's absence. Thinking B.Silva or Jesus for now.

Whats the rest of your team like?

With that many issues I'd be considering a wildcard if you have it.
you have 4 moves that you need to make.
5 including the 1 you've already made.
what's your GK situation and rest of the defence?

if you're wary of Pep roulette, I wouldn't be touching the likes of Bernardo or Jesus.

castletownman

shineon23 wrote: »

Whats the rest of your team like?

With that many issues I'd be considering a wildcard if you have it.
you have 4 moves that you need to make.
5 including the 1 you've already made.
what's your GK situation and rest of the defence?

if you're wary of Pep roulette, I wouldn't be touching the likes of Bernardo or Jesus.

Realised I have the wildcard to play (forgot there were two).

Using it to swap KDB and Vardy for Kane and Sterling (at the minute), and getting a reliable fifth choice defender.

Sanchez (McCarthy)
Targett Cancelo KWP (Taylor + new 5th choice def)
Barnes Bruno Son Sterling (for now) (ESR)
Antonio DCL Kane

CornettoQueen

Are you using wildcard to only make two transfers?

Jim Gazebo

Assistance needed.

Current side
McCarthy, Forster
TAA, kilman, Dallas, kwp, cresswell
Kdb, Salah, Bruno, grealish, Bissouma
Wood, Watkins, bamford

The plan had been to hold but with TAA not performing, kilman /Bissouma etc, I need to make some moves.

Want to hold the wildcard if I can.

Thinking TAA to Dias/cancelo/chilwell
Kdb to foden, gundogan, Barnes or Madison

I would have cash to turn wood to Kane if I wanted then. But I don't know. I would move Salah too to be honest but I'm not overly convinced a -12 is needed.

Forget the kilman Bissouma Forster issues for another week.

Thoughts please, I'm at 59 with Watkins and grealish to go this week and trying not to panic transfer until nearer the deadline.

castletownman

CornettoQueen wrote: »

Are you using wildcard to only make two transfers?

Kind of have to considering I already blew my FT before De Bruyne and Vardy were confirmed as being injured for a while and two more limped off (Taylor and Targett).

CSF

castletownman wrote: »

Kind of have to considering I already blew my FT before De Bruyne and Vardy were confirmed as being injured for a while and two more limped off (Taylor and Targett).

Targett is fit for Saturday. If using a hit each to move De Bruyne and Vardy off to other good players, then I would really consider it. Wildcard should really be for when you need an overhaul rather than a tweak.

dr.kenneth noisewater

Have the exact amount to do KDB/Wood/Alioski to Gundogan/Kane/Cancelo for -8. Seems a no brainer but afraid I'll be priced out of it if I wait.

Fitz*

Jim Gazebo wrote: »

Assistance needed.

Current side
McCarthy, Forster
TAA, kilman, Dallas, kwp, cresswell
Kdb, Salah, Bruno, grealish, Bissouma
Wood, Watkins, bamford

The plan had been to hold but with TAA not performing, kilman /Bissouma etc, I need to make some moves.

Want to hold the wildcard if I can.

Thinking TAA to Dias/cancelo/chilwell
Kdb to foden, gundogan, Barnes or Madison

I would have cash to turn wood to Kane if I wanted then. But I don't know. I would move Salah too to be honest but I'm not overly convinced a -12 is needed.

Forget the kilman Bissouma Forster issues for another week.

Thoughts please, I'm at 59 with Watkins and grealish to go this week and trying not to panic transfer until nearer the deadline.

As bad as Liverpool are playing, I'd nearly be more inclined to hang onto TAA rather than Salah. The Liverpool defence is still scoring points while the attack is not. For 2 more weeks at least. I'm not 100% on this but I don't think he will get dropped either. If he doesn't play Sunday in the cup, he will probably play in the league again. Maybe Salah out for Sterling because you will need City players.

The KDB transfer, the best options are the ones you've named IMO. I'll probably go Maddison, although the Vardy news does but a bit of a twist on it. How will the Leicester attack perform without him. Will Barnes or Maddison move further forward etc. Both are kind of differentials at this stage.

And a City defender is needed. Walker is out now so Cancelo is more nailed now. Dias is fairly nailed, and Stones looks it too but always the risk of Laporte coming back. Maybe wait til after the FA Cup to see who was rested in that game.

In order of priority, I would go

Kilman -> Cancelo (or Stones/Dias)
Salah -> Sterling
KDB -> Maddison


I think those transfer for a -8 should leave you with plenty of money ITB also. Sets up a 11 like this for this week. If the 2 transfers all play and get 2 points each, that's nearly the -8 covered. You can work on upgrading the others then in the weeks preceding with the extra money ITB.

McCarthy
TAA Cancelo Dallas
Sterling Maddison Bruno Grealish
Watkins Bamford

shmeee

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Madison and Kane in for KDB and Vardy at minus four done!

Simple and obvious solution that is.

Father Hernandez

What's the general consensus on KDB replacement?

Rashford - out of form
Mane - out of form
Grealish - I own - not great form
Son - I don't have him but thinking he might be good to bring in
Gundogan - Actually decent at his price and lots in the bank to improve elsewhere
Foden - seems a nice solution and should play more, more in bank too
Sterling - City less appealing w/o KDB
Maddison - good form but Vardy out so less assist appeal, good price tho
Salah - I own but out of form
Bruno - I own but like plenty
Aubayemang - really???

Missing anyone or anyone a good punt?

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

That’s all it is for me. A player with pedigree, who is nailed to start in juicy fixtures is usually a good choice.

He is expensive so maybe not for people who could do with using the funds elsewhere for other premium guys.

I can see the argument for Sterling as he's a proven big hitter explosive asset and the only one of such available for City right now, and KDB owners should have the funds.

But for me the eye test and the numbers lately point to Gundo. The fact that penalties should be his just adds to the appeal. And then the fact that he's cheaper too (although funds not really an issue right now) He's wandering into central areas constantly, with no proper striker he often seems to be the one getting into the dangerous areas for a shot at the end of a move. Sterling looked very wide and very uninvolved against Villa. Pep can definitely change up the tactics but against Villa you had Cancelo coming in from right mid to play pretty much as a centre mid in position. This left Sterling to play out wide in not too a dissimilar position to an attacking full back.

Looking at the last 3, or even last 5 games, Gundo is getting better Xg/Xa than Sterling (and real points too of course) and that's even without pens.

It's kind of a form vs pedigree debate, and I don't really need the funds saved going for Gundo but I think I'm going with form on this one (with penalties an important additional factor).

Ace2007

If you want a punt Pereira of West Brom has 2 lovey fixtures after the city game - Sam has got him scoring and is on peno's. But it is a punt.

claw

Father Hernandez wrote: »

What's the general consensus on KDB replacement?

Rashford - out of form
Mane - out of form
Grealish - I own - not great form
Son - I don't have him but thinking he might be good to bring in
Gundogan - Actually decent at his price and lots in the bank to improve elsewhere
Foden - seems a nice solution and should play more, more in bank too
Sterling - City less appealing w/o KDB
Maddison - good form but Vardy out so less assist appeal, good price tho
Salah - I own but out of form
Bruno - I own but like plenty
Aubayemang - really???

Missing anyone or anyone a good punt?

I have Son but not Grealish but worried about him being suspended. Harvey Barnes not on your list. I don't really like any of the alternatives. Hard to know what City are without KDB. Could be a lot of 1-0 wins over the next while. I am happy enough with what I have at the moment so I might chance Sterling. Seems a good a pick as any. Not convinced Gundogan will continue to play where he has been.

Morzadec

Father Hernandez wrote: »

What's the general consensus on KDB replacement?

Rashford - out of form
Mane - out of form
Grealish - I own - not great form
Son - I don't have him but thinking he might be good to bring in
Gundogan - Actually decent at his price and lots in the bank to improve elsewhere
Foden - seems a nice solution and should play more, more in bank too
Sterling - City less appealing w/o KDB
Maddison - good form but Vardy out so less assist appeal, good price tho
Salah - I own but out of form
Bruno - I own but like plenty
Aubayemang - really???

Missing anyone or anyone a good punt?

Gundo for me this week. Then reassess next week but with funds suddenly burning a hole in my pocket Son is just a proven points machine so seems the logical choice to perhaps upgrade Soucek. But will keep an eye on some of the others on your list like Maddison, Grealish and (I can't believe I'm writing it) even Auba.

Another option is upgrading Brewster but not many great striking options right now

CornettoQueen

Vardy/KDB/Zouma to Kane/Gundo/Cancelo

bmorrissey

Well theres my Vardy transfer and arguement blown to **** 😄

CSF

Morzadec wrote: »

I can see the argument for Sterling as he's a proven big hitter explosive asset and the only one of such available for City right now, and KDB owners should have the funds.

But for me the eye test and the numbers lately point to Gundo. The fact that penalties should be his just adds to the appeal. And then the fact that he's cheaper too (although funds not really an issue right now) He's wandering into central areas constantly, with no proper striker he often seems to be the one getting into the dangerous areas for a shot at the end of a move. Sterling looked very wide and very uninvolved against Villa. Pep can definitely change up the tactics but against Villa you had Cancelo coming in from right mid to play pretty much as a centre mid in position. This left Sterling to play out wide in not too a dissimilar position to an attacking full back.

Looking at the last 3, or even last 5 games, Gundo is getting better Xg/Xa than Sterling (and real points too of course) and that's even without pens.

It's kind of a form vs pedigree debate, and I don't really need the funds saved going for Gundo but I think I'm going with form on this one (with penalties an important additional factor).

From what we’ve seen, I agree. I just think that what we see next will be different, because KDB being out changes the dynamic completely.

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

From what we’ve seen, I agree. I just think that what we see next will be different, because KDB being out changes the dynamic completely.

Yeah can see the thinking. Like most of these FF debates there's not really a right or wrong answer at this point in time, just predictions which is what makes the game interesting! I may change my mind, will look out for comments from Pep, also the line up from the FA Cup match.

dsmythy

Hark back to simpler times when Kevin out meant David in.

Newbie20

I’m thinking for this week (-4)
KDB and Soucek out
Gundogen and Rashford in

And then next week for a -4 again
Salah and Davis (non playing sub) out
Kane and Maddison in


Rashford isn’t going great but they are at home to Sheff Utd this week so might take a chance. Unless Salah does something next Gameweek I think I’ll get rid of him and that will allow me to upgrade a non playing striker to Kane. (Bamford and Antonio being the other two)

AdpRo

Morzadec wrote: »

I can see the argument for Sterling as he's a proven big hitter explosive asset and the only one of such available for City right now, and KDB owners should have the funds.

But for me the eye test and the numbers lately point to Gundo. The fact that penalties should be his just adds to the appeal. And then the fact that he's cheaper too (although funds not really an issue right now) He's wandering into central areas constantly, with no proper striker he often seems to be the one getting into the dangerous areas for a shot at the end of a move. Sterling looked very wide and very uninvolved against Villa. Pep can definitely change up the tactics but against Villa you had Cancelo coming in from right mid to play pretty much as a centre mid in position. This left Sterling to play out wide in not too a dissimilar position to an attacking full back.

Looking at the last 3, or even last 5 games, Gundo is getting better Xg/Xa than Sterling (and real points too of course) and that's even without pens.

It's kind of a form vs pedigree debate, and I don't really need the funds saved going for Gundo but I think I'm going with form on this one (with penalties an important additional factor).

Makes sense but I'm still thinking of going with Sterling or Foden! I'm guessing now Jesus starts now up front so Sterling will be wide left so between Foden / Sliva / Torres / Maherz only 2 will start, it probably leaves enough doubt not to go Foden even thought I want to!!

Fitz*

Even if we try to guess the FA Cup team and then try to guess the league game after that, would it be something like this?

FA cup

Fernandinho
Gundogan Foden
Mahrez Jesus Torres


League

Rodri
Gundogan Foden
Silva Jesus Sterling

CSF

Fitz* wrote: »

Even if we try to guess the FA Cup team and then try to guess the league game after that, would it be something like this?

FA cup

Fernandinho
Gundogan Foden
Mahrez Jesus Torres


League

Rodri
Gundogan Foden
Silva Jesus Sterling

You will only hurt your head trying to 2nd guess Pep.

Fitz*

CSF wrote: »

You will only hurt your head trying to 2nd guess Pep.

Absolutely!

Getting your starters right under Pep is almost deserving of points of their own!

FHFC

Any guesses what no Kev does to Mahrez game time?

Jim Gazebo

Fitz* wrote: »

As bad as Liverpool are playing, I'd nearly be more inclined to hang onto TAA rather than Salah. The Liverpool defence is still scoring points while the attack is not. For 2 more weeks at least. I'm not 100% on this but I don't think he will get dropped either. If he doesn't play Sunday in the cup, he will probably play in the league again. Maybe Salah out for Sterling because you will need City players.

The KDB transfer, the best options are the ones you've named IMO. I'll probably go Maddison, although the Vardy news does but a bit of a twist on it. How will the Leicester attack perform without him. Will Barnes or Maddison move further forward etc. Both are kind of differentials at this stage.

And a City defender is needed. Walker is out now so Cancelo is more nailed now. Dias is fairly nailed, and Stones looks it too but always the risk of Laporte coming back. Maybe wait til after the FA Cup to see who was rested in that game.

In order of priority, I would go

Kilman -> Cancelo (or Stones/Dias)
Salah -> Sterling
KDB -> Maddison


I think those transfer for a -8 should leave you with plenty of money ITB also. Sets up a 11 like this for this week. If the 2 transfers all play and get 2 points each, that's nearly the -8 covered. You can work on upgrading the others then in the weeks preceding with the extra money ITB.

McCarthy
TAA Cancelo Dallas
Sterling Maddison Bruno Grealish
Watkins Bamford

Thanks man. I have one mill in the bank so yes you are right I should really do kilman now. I'm assuming you'd start Cresswell and have Chris wood on the bench then? Sounds like a plan to me. I'm not bought on sterling and Madison but to be fair I wasn't bought on Antonio either and those moves will give me way more cover than I have .

siblers

I'll need to sell Robertson or Salah. It's too much money for their returns over the last while. Not sure which to sell though

Jim Gazebo

siblers wrote: »

I'll need to sell Robertson or Salah. It's too much money for their returns over the last while. Not sure which to sell though

Agree. Something is not right in pool camp, not the same machine. Confidence is low.

CSF

FHFC wrote: »

Any guesses what no Kev does to Mahrez game time?

Not really, but eh he played (and blanked) in the 2 games from earlier in the season that De Bruyne missed

Minime2.5

Father Hernandez wrote: »

What's the general consensus on KDB replacement?

Rashford - out of form
Mane - out of form
Grealish - I own - not great form
Son - I don't have him but thinking he might be good to bring in
Gundogan - Actually decent at his price and lots in the bank to improve elsewhere
Foden - seems a nice solution and should play more, more in bank too
Sterling - City less appealing w/o KDB
Maddison - good form but Vardy out so less assist appeal, good price tho
Salah - I own but out of form
Bruno - I own but like plenty
Aubayemang - really???

Missing anyone or anyone a good punt?

Pogba

Rikand

FHFC wrote: »

Any guesses what no Kev does to Mahrez game time?

JPup

Minime2.5 wrote: »

Pogba

Ross Barkley could be a good budget option too

2nd Row Donkey

What about Auba lads? Poor return so far but the 2 goals he got mid week might be the shot in the arm he needed. I nearly forgot he was listed as a midfielder. Arsenal's form is pretty good. Is he still on penalties?

CSF

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

What about Auba lads? Poor return so far but the 2 goals he got mid week might be the shot in the arm he needed. I nearly forgot he was listed as a midfielder. Arsenal's form is pretty good. Is he still on penalties?

He is on penalties but he has only had one performance, is crazy expensive and most importantly has bad fixtures.

shmeee

I have 0.1 to spare on KDB price so can hold out another day or 2 on making my moves. Taylor will be going with him for a -4 to Cancelo and Son is the plan with not too much thought. I'll see does anything else happen over weekend in cup games first.

siblers

FHFC wrote: »

Any guesses what no Kev does to Mahrez game time?

Looks like he is behind Foden in the pecking order. Only 106 mins in the last 7 games

siblers

Are many of ye bringing in Son? I plan to eventually but I think the Liverpool game will be a fairly tight game

extra gravy

I fancy Bilva as a differential, don't see anyone else that can provide the creativity they'll need with KDB gone.

eggy81

Trying to decide who to bring in to replace Kdb. I have sterling, rashford pogba Maddison Barnes and grealish in mind. I think this week I might bring in rashford. The fixture looks appetising. Already have gundogan Bruno and son. Neto has warmed the bench and planned on moving him out but with the Kdb injury he’ll be sticking around for a bit.

mectavba

Looking at KDB & Salah > Sterling & Gundogan. This would leave me with a whopping 7.5m ITB!

Going to hold fire until as late as possible, price changes not too much of a concern this week!

mectavba

extra gravy wrote: »

I fancy Bilva as a differential, don't see anyone else that can provide the creativity they'll need with KDB gone.

I am considering too, but his returns since he has been back in the team have been very low. Unless he steps up to the plate in KDB's absence....

At the moment Gundogan on Pens is swinging it for me instead of him.

siblers

https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1352990955213901825?s=20

Fitz*

Fitz* wrote: »

Even if we try to guess the FA Cup team and then try to guess the league game after that, would it be something like this?

FA cup

Fernandinho
Gundogan Foden
Mahrez Jesus Torres


League

Rodri
Gundogan Foden
Silva Jesus Sterling

So close with the prediction!

Your City line-up to face Cheltenham! 💪

XI | Steffen, Garcia, Harwood-Bellis, Laporte, Mendy, Fernandinho (C), Doyle, Mahrez, Torres, Foden, Jesus


I'd be fairly confident that this will be the game for the league game now. Mendy/Zinchenko is a toss up maybe depending on how today goes.

Cancelo Dias Stones Zinchenko
Rodri
Gundogan Foden
Silva Jesus Sterling

dr.kenneth noisewater

mectavba wrote:

Looking at KDB & Salah > Sterling & Gundogan. This would leave me with a whopping 7.5m ITB!

mectavba wrote:

Going to hold fire until as late as possible, price changes not too much of a concern this week!

For a hit or FT?

CSF

Is Foden the man now?

munster87

CSF wrote: »

Is Foden the man now?

Gundogan only playing 25 mins tonight is exciting

IrishLad90

This result will leave Arsenal with there full focus on this premier league battle they have ahead of them.. A team like that really should not be struggling to be in the Top Ten

siblers

Grealish a problem now. Went off with a tight hamstring

extra gravy

siblers wrote: »

Grealish a problem now

Not having him is it? Don't like their next two but I have him pencilled in for after that.

siblers

extra gravy wrote: »

Not having him is it? Don't like their next two but I have him pencilled in for after that.

I posted too quickly
He might have a hamstring issue