Gameweek 2 Transfer Thread, all aboard the Mitro express

Yeah I'd be thinking that Nunez should be starting that game too, and future games too. But I just have that doubt in the back of my mind that be won't be nailed just yet. Especially with Jota still to come back.

Thinking Son to KDB for Bournemouth game.

I think this season might be about jumping from premium to premium for the right fixtures

Why would you bother upgrading a GK - assuming you have the two Leicester lads, at 4.0m they are probably achieving more than anyone would have thought at the start of the season. Ward will probably keep some clean sheets at some point.

The way City played with their inverted full backs as midfielders and wide forwards playing as wing backs has me thinking that Walker might actually be a better choice than Dias in the long run. He is gonna hoover up bps with all the passing and interceptions etc. He might not get any goals or assists though. But basically the same amount of CS, for 1.0 cheaper.

I started with Kulu but will he keep his place? He was Spurs’ best player at the weekend but where does he fit in when Richarlison comes back from injury?

My view is the front four will be

--------------------Kane---------------

Richarlison-----Son-----Kulusevski

Darwin is the next player due a rise.

My gut is that long term Darwin + 4m is going to be the better play than owning Salah. Basically means Bailey can become Foden in my starting 11 for this weekend and Darwin takes Salah’s place.

Haaland will cover a lot of captaincy, as well as options from other teams and you would still have TAA or Darwin for Liverpool.

Even though it might be the right play I don’t know if I can take a -4 to sell Salah after a 12 point opener with Liverpools good fixtures to come - thoughts?

Not for me Clive. Salah has been the best player in the game the last 5 seasons. Darwin has been really good in 2 cameos.

I’d contemplate getting Darwin in as the 3rd Liverpool if funds allowed but no way I would sell Salah to afford him.

I don't see it as a move that there's any big rush to make. Keep it in mind and go for it in a GW or two if it solidifies as a really good move. The upside from doing it a week or two early isn't very big.

I agree with the others - it's madness taking Salah out - he's been consistent for so long. You pay a premium for the consistency of his returns. Is Mount going to be consistent? - last season he did very little - got 24 points in one game and that was about it. Are Foden/Saka going to score much this season - both clubs now have a striker who they will be feeding goals to. I've never been sold on Foden, sure he's a good footballer but would the hype be there if he wasn't English? You could justify selling TAA given the defensive options and it's less likely to sting compared to Salah.

Looking at the options this year - I wonder could we see a successful punt on light in defense or midfield and strong 3 fold attack. Sure Cancelo will outscore Walker this year - but is Cancelo worth 2m more? How many points more does he need to get for that to be a success? Similarly TAA v VVD - that 1m could be use elsewhere - you'll still have a strong defense.

Did Kane to Haaland before the price rise Sunday evening.

Annoying to start off on the wrong side of the Kane/Haaland decision but it is what it is.

Will have 11 players at home this week so inevitably will be a poor week! :D