Gameweek 24 presents several transfer dilemmas for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.
Based on matches, form and injuries, these players are most often transferred to (TI(R), below) and away (TO(R), below).
But whether it is a good idea remains open to debate.
Here we share our thoughts on who to buy, hold and sell in Gameweek 24.
We try to avoid a repeat of previous weeks. For example, Bruno Fernandes (£9.4m) was a purchase and Marc Guehi (£5.2m) a hold in our final piece, so we won’t cover them again.
BRYAN MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo (£8.3m) impressed as a centre-forward in Michael Carrick’s first two games as head coach.
The Cameroon international scored in both matches and collected 19 points against league leaders Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City.
With freedom in Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 formation having increased, the underlying numbers further highlight Mbeumo’s goal threat after he scored five shots in 138 minutes of football.
His share of 50% ‘big chances’ while on the pitch under Carrick is also notable.
That said, Mbeumo was substituted around the 70th minute mark in both games Matheus Cunha (£8.0m) takes its place up front. If this becomes a regular occurrence, it will undoubtedly dampen its appeal.
However, Carrick may ultimately adjust his formation based on the quality of the opposition, and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see Mbeumo return to a more familiar role on the right flank against Fulham, which would boost his assist potential.
But it remains purely speculative at this stage, and with confidence clearly increasing at Manchester United, Mbeumo still feels like a solid ‘buy’ for Gameweek 24.
Additionally, United ranks third in difficulty on our Season ticker over the next five Gameweeks, so Mbeumo could well be worth the double whammy with Fernandes.
VERDICT: BUY
JOAO PEDRO
João Pedro (£7.2m) was popular in the early weeks of the 2025/26 season, having plundered five attacking returns and 33 points in his first four games.
His form plummeted after that, but his popularity in the FPL is starting to rise again after back-to-back goals (and an assist) against Brentford and Crystal Palace.
Liam Rosenior had previously deployed Pedro in a number 10 role against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, but he has since excelled as a centre-forward, with positional rival Liam Delap (£6.2 million) in the bank.
In terms of his underlying numbers, the Brazilian has scored four shots in his last two games, with 0.65 expected goals (xG), as well as one key pass.
However, the real attraction lies in Chelsea’s upcoming matches.
But the fixture list is fraught with complications, with the Blues battling on multiple fronts. For example, if Pedro starts again against Napoli midweek, he will not be allowed to start in matchweek 24. There is also a good chance that he will be a substitute. An of Gameweek 25 or 26, given the quick turnaround time.
- Wed 28 Jan: Napoli (a) – Champions League
- Sat 31 Jan: West Ham (h) – Gameweek 24
- Tue February 3: Arsenal (a) – Carabao Cup
- Sat February 7: Wolves (a) – Gameweek 25
- Tue February 10: Leeds (h) – Gameweek 26
- Fri February 13: Hull (a) – FA Cup
- Tue 17/Wed 18 February: Possible Champions League knockout stage play-off
- Sat February 21: Burnley (h) – Gameweek 27
- Tue 24 February/Wed 25 February: Possible Champions League knockout stage play-off
If you are willing to take the risk on his starts, Pedro is undoubtedly a good choice; However, given the uncertainty of minutes from week to week, he probably doesn’t need to be a priority signing.
VERDICT: RETAIN (PURCHASE ONLY IF WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK AT THE BEGINNING)
HUGO EKITIKE
As we welcomed the new year, Hugo Ekitike (£8.8m) had a run of five goals and one assist in four games, with his appeal clearly visible in light of Alexander Isaac‘s (£10.3m) injury.
Since then, however, the Frenchman has failed to make any offensive gains.
Combined with bench duty in Bournemouth in Gameweek 23, sales have inevitably occurred.
“The idea is very simple. We have a number nine available for the coming months. We have already played a lot of games, still have a lot of games to play, so we have to manage his minutes to keep him available for the long term.” – Arne Slot on Hugo Ekitike’s bench against Bournemouth
The problem now with his 25.6% ownership is that if Arne Slot’s 4-2-2-2 formation is to survive, it is likely that only two of Ekitike, Muhammad Salah (£14.0 million) and Cody Agat (£7.3m) is in the base every week.
Given that Liverpool are playing the likes of Newcastle United and Manchester City, followed by potentially tricky away games to Sunderland and Nottingham Forest, it could be a good time to offload Ekitike.
Many of the best alternatives, such as Igor Thiago (£7.2 million), Ollie Watkins (£8.8m) and Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m), as well as the aforementioned Joao Pedro, also come with caveats, so Ekitike may not necessarily be a priority sale.
VERDICT: SELL, BUT NOT A PRIORITY
EVANILSON
But what about? Evanilson (£7.0m) as a replacement for Ekitike?
The Bournemouth striker may go under the radar, while Andoni Iraola will be top of the list for the next eight matchweeks.
He is also in good form, with three goals in his last four games.
During this period, Evanilson has made 11 shots, the third most of any forward.
Granted, the Brazilian’s shot-to-goal conversion is just 11.4% this season, so he’s far from a clinical finisher so far, but there’s potential for him to step up and become Bournemouth’s main man in the coming weeks.
Despite Antoine Semenyo‘s (£7.8m) departure to Manchester City, as well as injuries Justin Kluivert (£7.0 million), Marcus Tavernier (£5.5 million) and David Brooks (£5.0m), Bournemouth have still managed to score more goals than any other team since Gameweek 16.
This proactive approach is a key factor behind Evanilson’s appeal.
He could even move to take the next penalty as well.
VERDICT: BUY
HARRY WILSON
Harry Wilson (£6.0m) is the highest expected goals surplus in the Premier League, with eight goals from 3.35 xG.
His most recent goal, a late free-kick against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, marked his 11th attacking return in as many gameweeks.
The current owners will certainly continue to work with Wilson until his form declines, but for the rest of us, is the Welshman still worth buying, or have we missed the opportunity?
Firstly, Fulham are 15th for xG in 2025/26, so it’s not a free-for-all.
And while Wilson is undoubtedly a very good finisher, it is important to note that he has only had two big chances throughout the season, which clearly suggests that we will see a bit of a decline in his performances soon.
The possible arrival of Oscar Bobb (£5.1m) from Manchester City would also increase competition on the right flank. Given Wilson’s current form, it probably wouldn’t affect him initially; However, any decline – especially with his contract set to expire at the end of the season – could introduce a degree of uncertainty.
Add to that the upcoming games against a rejuvenated Manchester United and Man City, as well as a potentially tricky trip to Sunderland in Gameweek 27, and Wilson looks like a fairly straightforward ‘don’t buy, don’t sell’ candidate.
VERDICT: HOLD
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