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TOP NEW TRANSFERS – THE OUTSIDERS

There are some exciting new additions to the Premier League for the new season. Guest Post writer @ashilparekh takes a look at some of the new imports available for selection for YOUR Fantasy Football team

@ashilparekh has looked at 8 newcomers and provided a rating for each based on the following criteria. Have a look through and let us know what you think of the scores and who do YOU think could shine??

• Players position
• Stats
• Category
• Game Time Potential
• Rotation Threats
• FPL Alternatives
• International Exposure
• Europa / Champions League Exposure
• Set piece potential

 

1. Andre Ayew (Ghana / Swansea City)

Huge experience at the highest level, has speed and brings quality balance to the side.

Brings versatility to this Swansea side, Monk can even field him alongside Gomis and Sigurdsson behind them.

Preferred Position: Left Wing LW

Also Plays: Central Midfield CM and Attacking Midfield CAM

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	Marseille	35	9	3
2013-14	Marseille	23	6	3
2014-15	Marseille	27	10	3
Total		85	25	9

           Summary

• Category: Midfielder
• Game time : Very Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Montero Routledge
• FPL Threats : Tadic Wijnaldum Milner Henderson Chadli Mirallas
• International Exposure : 60+ International games
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: 35+ Games
• Set piece potential : Free Kicks and Corners

 FPL Rating: 4.0/5

 

2. Roberto Firmino (Brazil / Liverpool)

 

His impact depends on where Rodgers play him. Very Attack minded player.

Preferred Position: Attacking Midfield CAM

Also Plays: Left Wing LW and Secondary Striker

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	Hoffenheim	29	5	2
2013-14	Hoffenheim	33	16	11
2014-15	Hoffenheim	33	7	10
Total		95	28	23

Summary

• Category: Midfielder
• Game time : Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Depends on his position lallana Marovic
• FPL Threats : Arsenal Mids , Oscar , Depay ,ADM , Yaya , Mata , Coutinho
• International Exposure :10 games 4 goals
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: NA
• Set piece potential : Free Kicks

FPL Rating: 4.5/5

 

3. Memphis Depay (Netherlands / Manchester United)

Depay became the second-youngest player to receive the Golden Boot accolade in the Eredivisie, topping the scoring charts with 22 league goals; iconic Brazilian forward Ronaldo still holds that particular record.

Should play as a support striker to Rooney, Can also lead the line if needed.

Preferred Position: Left Wing LW

Also Plays: Right Wing RW and Secondary Striker

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	PSV	20	2	3
2013-14	PSV	32	12	8
2014-15	PSV	30	22	6
Total		82	36	17

Summary

• Category: Midfielder (possibly as 2^nd striker) OOP??
• Game time : Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Janujaj Mata
• FPL Threats : Arsenal Mids , Oscar , Firmino ,ADM , Yaya , Mata , Coutinho
• International Exposure : Decent
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: 25 Games
• Set piece potential : Free Kicks

 FPL Rating: 4.5/5

 

4. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany / Manchester United)

He will become the first ever German footballer to play for the Red Devils.

Has immense experience at the biggest stages but don’t expect much from a Fantasy perspective.

Preferred Position: Central Midfield CM

Also Plays: Central Defensive Midfield CDM and Attacking Midfield CAM

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	Bayern Munich	27	7	3
2013-14	Bayern Munich	22	4	4
2014-15	Bayern Munich	15	4	5
Total		64	15	12

Summary

• Category: Midfielder
• Game time :Medium Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Carrick Fellani Herrera
• FPL Threats : Tadic Ayew Milner Henderson Chadli Mirallas
• International Exposure : WC Winner
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: UCL Winner
• Set piece potential : Corners and Fks

FPL Rating: 3 /5

 

5. Dimitri Payet (France / West Ham United)

The poor man’s David Silva?? Assist Based player. Can definitely replicate what Stuart Downing did.

Preferred Position: Attacking Midfield CAM

Also Plays: Left Wing LW and Right Wing RW

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	Lille	38	12	18
2013-14	Marseille	36	8	6
2014-15	Marseille	36	7	21
Total		110	27	45

Summary

• Category: Midfielder
• Game time : Very Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Nolan
• FPL Threats : Sigurdsson Lallana Tadic Ayew Milner Henderson Chadli Mirallas
• International Exposure : not much
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: 25+ Games so good European exposure.
• Set piece potential : Corners and may be pens

FPL Rating: 4.0/5

 

 

6. Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands / Newcastle United)

Third costliest acquisition in the Magpies’ history. The guy has good experience, can play box to box as well, versatile to adapt many roles.

Preferred Position: Attacking Midfield CAM

Also Plays: Central Midfield CM and Right Wing RW

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	PSV	33	14	4
2013-14	PSV	11	4	0
2014-15	PSV	33	14	5
Total		77	32	9

Summary

• Category: Midfielder
• Game time : Very Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: De Jong (for CAM)
• FPL Threats : Tadic Ayew Milner Henderson Chadli Mirallas
• International Exposure : Played a role in 2014 WC
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: 30+ Games
• Set piece potential : Free Kicks and Corners

FPL Rating: 3.5/5

 

7. Jeremain Lens (Netherlands / Sunderland)

Dick Advocaat has now signed Lens for the third time in his managerial career. This is extreme faith or at the very least owes him money!

Lens has good pace, very direct and an eye for goal. Don’t be shocked if the manager starts him as a striker. Potential for Fantasy point returns if he can link up well with PVA.

Preferred Position: Left Wing LW

Also Plays: Right Wing RW and Center Forward CF

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	PSV	30	15	11
2013-14	D Kiev	28	5	4
2014-15	D Kiev	21	5	10
Total		79	25	25

Summary

• Category: Midfielder with Good scoring potential
• Game time : Very Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Giaccherini
• FPL Threats : Deulofeu Cabaye Barley Ritchie Puncheon Johnson Young
• International Exposure : He scored five goals and made a further five assists during the2014 World Cup qualification campaign
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: More the decent Exp.
• Set piece potential : Corners and may be pens

FPL Rating: 4/5

 

8. Gerard Deulofeu (Spain / Catalonia / Everton)

Martinez had stated it was his objective to secure the services of Tom Cleverly and Gerard Deulofeu. The guy has good pace, can create aplenty and has good shooting stats to back him up.

Preferred Position: Right Wing RW

Also Plays: Left Wing LW

Stats:

Competition	Club	Starts	Goals	Assist
2012-13	Barca B	33	18	6
2013-14	Everton	25	3	4
2014-15	Sevilla	17	1	6
Total		75	22	16

 

Summary

• Category: Midfielder, in 2013-14 season at Everton he was categorized as a FWD and now a OOP?
• Game time : Low Risk
• Major Rotation Threats: Kevin Mirallas (if he stays), and Lennon (if he moves from spurs)
• FPL Threats : Lens Cabaye Barley Ritchie Puncheon Johnson Young
• International Exposure : Just 1 sub appearance for senior team
• Europa / Champions League Exposure: Europa League winner with Sevilla 2014-2015.
• Set piece potential : Corners

FPL Rating: 4/5

Written by @ashilparekh . Never did what he planned.Never planned what he does. Currently working for bread (with cheese)

 

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