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FPL Transfer Targets — Gameweek 5

Who to buy and sell this week based on form, fixtures, and transfer trends.

The most popular transfer target this week is Groß with a net movement of 1,377,343 transfers, while João Pedro leads the sells with 591,703 managers shipping them out. Below you will find the full breakdown of transfer activity plus our best picks by position based on form and fixture difficulty.

Top Buys

Player	Price	Form	Net Transfers
Groß	£5.9m	15.5	+1,377,343
Schade	£6.2m	12.0	+740,303
Kostoulas	£5.6m	10.0	+624,458
De Cuyper	£5.0m	8.5	+575,461
Hall	£5.3m	6.5	+515,625
Tarkowski	£6.2m	11.0	+358,086
Saka	£9.6m	5.0	+355,119
Barnes	£6.1m	5.5	+340,111
Gonzalo	£6.1m	2.0	+314,738
Rogers	£7.8m	5.0	+274,335

Top Sells

Player	Price	Form	Net Transfers
João Pedro	£7.7m	6.0	-309,027
Isak	£9.1m	5.0	-391,990
Tzolis	£6.3m	2.5	-481,786
Szoboszlai	£6.9m	2.5	-386,659
Calvert-Lewin	£6.0m	6.0	-229,461
Palmer	£9.7m	3.5	-255,702
B.Fernandes	£11.9m	2.0	-251,985
Gakpo	£7.2m	2.0	-279,014
Elanga	£6.1m	0.0	-263,347
Mbeumo	£7.9m	2.0	-141,094

Best by Position

Goalkeepers

Player	Price	Form
Leno	£4.5m	6.0
A.Becker	£5.5m	8.5
Raya	£6.1m	7.5

Defenders

Player	Price	Form
Tarkowski	£6.2m	11.0
Schuster	£4.5m	8.5
Dasilva	£4.0m	7.5

Midfielders

Player	Price	Form
Groß	£5.9m	15.5
Schade	£6.2m	12.0
Semenyo	£8.4m	10.0

Forwards

Player	Price	Form
Brobbey	£5.7m	9.0
Kostoulas	£5.6m	10.0
Haaland	£15.6m	7.5

How This Works

Transfer data is sourced directly from the FPL API and reflects real-time manager activity. Top buys and sells are ranked by net transfer volume. The best-by-position picks use a composite score of form x (6 - avgFDR) over the next 4 fixtures, surfacing in-form players with favourable upcoming matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I transfer in for FPL Gameweek 5?

Top transfer targets for GW5: Groß (1,377,343 net transfers), Schade (740,303 net transfers), Kostoulas (624,458 net transfers).

Who should I sell in FPL GW5?

Most sold players this week: João Pedro (591,703 transfers out), Isak (524,395 transfers out), Tzolis (494,861 transfers out).

Which FPL position should I prioritise for transfers in GW5?

Midfielders look strongest for GW5 — Groß leads with a form rating of 15.5 at £5.9m. Consider upgrading your weakest midfielder slot first.

Is it worth taking a hit for GW5 transfers?

A -4 hit is worth it when the player you are bringing in has significantly better form and fixtures than the one you are removing. In GW5, Groß (form: 15.5) is the top transfer target with 1,377,343 net transfers. A good rule of thumb: a hit should gain you at least 6+ points to justify the cost.

What are the best budget transfers for GW5?

Budget transfer options (under £6.5m) for GW5: Groß (£5.9m, form: 15.5), Schade (£6.2m, form: 12.0), Kostoulas (£5.6m, form: 10.0). These picks offer good value while freeing budget for premium assets elsewhere.

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