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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
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
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
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 2nd 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
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
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
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)