Gameweek 16 - Transfer Thread

Mr.Nice Guy · 10-12-2021 2:49pm

I was going to bank but the uncertainty over Jota has made me go Raphinha to Bowen. I've just enough to go Duffy to Dalot. Not going to take a hit but might make the transfer right after the deadline while I still can.

Father Hernandez · 10-12-2021 2:52pm

Jota flagged on the site now.

50% - muscle injury.

Tempted to move Raphinha on for a -4 now

Chesty08 · 10-12-2021 2:57pm

-4 done already. I’m doing a -4 next week (Wilson/Raphina) to Bernardo/Benteke

Donwe think Bernardo & Benteke outscore the other 2 by 4 points this week?

Is a -12 too much?

it’s really a -8 tho cause everyone will be on a -4

Dubh Geannain · 10-12-2021 3:09pm

Is there no risk to the United Norwich game if those Norwich tests come back positive? Will that bring more players into the fold?

Anyway, done Duffy --> Dias . Was 0.1 short of Cancelo :(

Have 12 fit players this week including two yellows so one as bench cover. Jesus is yellow and a rotation risk but still feel I need to start him in case Now who to bench out of Mbeumo, Gallagher and Benteke. Probably Mbeumo but then I'm somehow starting 3 Palace players this GW!

I see sheep · 10-12-2021 3:12pm

Brighton game off? FFS

Time for some radical moves

AlmightyCushion · 10-12-2021 3:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301235#Comment_118301235

Even if the covid situation isn't that bad in Leicester at the moment they play Spurs next and there is a good chance that will get postponed.

Dubh Geannain · 10-12-2021 3:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301692#Comment_118301692

I've Son and Regulion on my bench for this week. Are they looking at another postponed game?

AlmightyCushion · 10-12-2021 3:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301703#Comment_118301703

They might be. The players will need to do 10 days isolation and that game is on Thursday so not looking good for it. We won't know until closer though.

Chesty08 · 10-12-2021 3:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301703#Comment_118301703

With next GW midweek I’d say most likely

De Bhál · 10-12-2021 3:30pm

Jota out, Mason Mount in. Hopefully he plays

Fitz* · 10-12-2021 3:31pm

TBH, I don't think that the Spurs - Leicester game should be postponed. Spurs have enough fit players to field a team, therefore should be playing the game. In accordance to the guidelines this season.

The only reason (IMO) the Rennes & Brighton games were postponed was so that Spurs could get on top of things and prevent further outbreaks and get all their active cases found and could isolate properly. They had previously said that positive cases were negative the day beforehand.

Dearg81 · 10-12-2021 3:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301149#Comment_118301149

He might be playing number 8 but his shooting in general is awful but as a back up bench option he's OK. I wouldn't want to be relying on him every week.

AlmightyCushion · 10-12-2021 3:39pm

I'm thinking of doing a hit to get rid of McCarthy and get in Guaita. I'm not a fan of taking a hit for a keeper because they likely won't pay it back but my transfer next week will probably have to be used on Vardy if that game gets cancelled. There could be other games postponed after that too, who knows. So Guaita has at least 2 weeks to get me more than 4 points for it to pay off. Everton and Southampton at home. I think that there's a good chance of that.

Fitz* · 10-12-2021 3:42pm

Currently thinking of changing to double CHE defence for one last dance, bench Jota & Raphinha. Starting Madisson, Wilson, Antonio, Dennis.

Was going to do Raphinha -> Bowen (-4) but I'll just do that after the deadline for a FT instead to beat the prices.

De Bhál · 10-12-2021 3:51pm

I have the option of Salah or Bernardo for captain. Salah's been consistent good points for a long time now but it must dry up at some stage...is it time to change for this week anyway?

Think I'll leave him in

dsmythy · 10-12-2021 3:58pm

I'm doing the super popular Raph to Bowen. Snippet from the FFS big numbers article

27

shots in the box and eight big chances recorded by Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m) in 2021/22 – totals not beaten by any other FPL midfielder except for Liverpool’s front three.

Muahahaha · 10-12-2021 4:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301833#Comment_118301833

Im leaving it on Salah and vice to Bernardo. Salah isnt always the highest scoring captain but he tends to deliver consistent returns and then the odd time has a double haul. Even v Wolves he had a quiet game but popped up with an assist.

Muahahaha · 10-12-2021 4:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301774#Comment_118301774

yeah that would be my impression of Fred. Just keeping an eye on him for now and if he continues on this form Id consider getting him for Douglas Luiz. I think Dalot is more interesting though, 4.4m in a United defence that should tighten up once Rangnick puts his stamp on it. He might be the new Tsimikas except he should play a lot more.

Chesty08 · 10-12-2021 4:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301887#Comment_118301887

The odd double haul :) Double digit haul in 50% of games and returned in every game bar Burnley at home.

That said I captained Son last week. Need to pick your moments.

Muahahaha · 10-12-2021 4:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301922#Comment_118301922

Yeah it is possible to do better by not captaining Salah, from memory Mount, Bernardo, TAA, Son, have all outscored him over the last few game weeks. Its just predicting when they will haul over the consistency of Salah that is the problem. Id say within the top 100 there'll be a good few who have picked correct alternatives at the right time but its not easy, if they get it wrong and Salah hauls they'll be out of the top 100.

dr.kenneth noisewater · 10-12-2021 4:34pm

Have got Bernado in for Son. Anyone think Raphinha to Sancho for -4 is worth a punt?

Cartman78 · 10-12-2021 4:35pm

I feel responsible for introducing the Fred concept on this thread....sincere good luck to anybody that got him in.

Still haven't made a move....Son to Bilva seems so meh but probably the safest option.

Bowen is appealing but not sure if he's worth a hit (for Raphina).

Going goalie free this week and Jota now a problem.

Watkins, Livramento and Hwang on the bench so will probably hold off on a hit now that I've typed it all out

Father Hernandez · 10-12-2021 4:37pm

Is everyone taking a -4?

No Jota means I'll have Sissoko, Jimi or Pukki subbing in, neither are very attractive.

Dennis/King for Jimi as a -4 might be a call. Seeing as everyone is doing it...

Cartman78 · 10-12-2021 4:43pm

Yeah.... fuppit...might do Hwang to King altogether for the craic (and the hit)

Muahahaha · 10-12-2021 5:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118302059#Comment_118302059

Good few seem to be doing -4s to deal with the Brighton/Leicester/Spurs situation. Ive only Sanchez from those three but have Ramsdale on the pitch anyway. Did Raph to Bowen a couple of nights ago and happy with that. Im going to hold Jota in the hope its not serious, it doesnt sound like it is if he 'might' train today as per Klopp. But I doubt he will start, maybe he comes on 60 minutes. I see him as a keeper till at least after Salah & Mane return from AFCON.

skinny90 · 10-12-2021 5:10pm

Am I mad to captain Ronnie instead of salah need alternative as I’ve a gap to climb and can’t afford safe options

shmeee · 10-12-2021 5:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118302193#Comment_118302193

Not mad at all. If you need to climb rank then it is an option. Salah EO maybe 160% this GW I say in top 10/100k. Some will captain Ronaldo.

crushproof · 10-12-2021 5:23pm

No captain poll?

If I had Ronaldo I'd be going for him but it's a toss up between Mo, Bilva and Mount for me. Needless to say it'll most likely be Mo.

sheroman01 · 10-12-2021 5:26pm

I'm tempted to do -4 for Sanchez to Guaita. It's really only a -2, as Sanchez doesn't play. I'm just not sure how solid Palace are defensively now under Viera? Or am I best off sticking with Sanchez in the long run? I can only afford a 4.6m keeper btw.

gormdubhgorm · 10-12-2021 5:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118302252#Comment_118302252

Tough one - Everton have a load of injuries but are battling away. Richarlison will be fired up for sure.

The three questions you have to ask -

1) Are you confident of the immediate clean sheet short term v Everton?

2) Do you think the Palace fixtures look much better than Brighton's defensively - long term?

3) Would you want Sanchez back for the double gameweeks?

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Full disclosure -

In my team I went for the two playing keepers De Gea and Sanchez - figured Man United could get a clean sheet v Norwich. What with covid etc thought it was the prudent move and could play Sanchez for the doubles if I felt it was worth it.