There’s a massive gulf between the players everyone’s transferring in and the ones who’ll actually win you points in Gameweek 32. I’ve been tracking the trends, and some of the most popular moves are frankly overrated—while genuinely brilliant transfer targets are flying under the radar. Let me break down who you should actually bring in and why.
The Transfer Landscape for Gameweek 32
First, the context. We’re 32 games into the season, and the margins are razor-thin in most mini-leagues. One dodgy transfer decision now could cost you serious rank. That’s why I’m not just chasing the 149k people piling into B.Fernandes (though he’s talented) without understanding the real tactical picture.
The headline transfers are obvious: Fernandes, Welbeck, and Gordon are getting hammered with incoming moves. But look at the outgoings and you see something more interesting. Chalobah, Ekitiké, and João Pedro are being ditched in their droves. Some of that noise is just template-chasing. Some is genuine insight. My job is to separate the two.
Use the Price Changes page to time your moves—several players like Lewis-Skelly and Clarke have already dropped 0.1m, so waiting another day could cost you value on exits.
Best Midfielders to Transfer In GW32
B.Fernandes at £10.3m feels expensive, but his underlying numbers justify it. He’s averaging 11.5 form points and has 8 goals and 17 assists from midfield—that’s elite creativity and finishing. Man Utd face Leeds (difficulty 2) on Monday, which is a gift. The question is whether you can afford him without gutting your squad. If you’ve got £10.3m floating about and a weak midfield, he’s your man.
But here’s the contrarian take: Wilson at Fulham is the smarter transfer in this window. He’s only on 25% ownership, costs £6.1m, and Fulham face Liverpool (away, tricky) but then get Newcastle, Brighton, and Brentford in their next three. He’s got 10 goals and 8 assists this season, averaging 6.0 form points. You’re getting elite output at a budget price because everyone’s chasing the shiny £8m-£10m mids.
Rogers at Aston Villa is being transferred out (68k out), which makes no sense given his form and fixtures. Villa have Palace and Forest in their next two—both beatable. At £7.5m he’s underowned and explosive. This is classic contrarian FPL.
Garner at Everton is perhaps too cheap at £5.3m with only 4.3% ownership. He’s averaging 5.0 form and Everton get Brentford (home) this week. Defensive midfielders who return 2 goals and 6 assists are reliable point generators, and at that price he’s a bargain bench option or differential play.
Defensive Transfers Worth Making
Gabriel at Arsenal is the obvious one—43% owned, 173 points, and he’s facing Bournemouth (difficulty 3) this week. If you don’t have him, that’s a bigger issue than this gameweek alone, but if you’re upgrading defence now, he should be on your radar.
The real gem here is Van Hecke at Brighton. He’s jumped to 88k transfers in, and for good reason. Brighton are structured defensively, Van Hecke is their main centre-back, and at £4.5m he’s cheaper than Gabriel. Their upcoming fixtures (Burnley away, Leeds home, Fulham away) are all manageable. He won’t outscore Gabriel in a vacuum, but the value proposition is significantly better.
Tarkowski is already on 104k transfers in, which tells you the masses know about him. Everton get Brentford at home, and Tarkowski has 1 goal and 1 assist—solid for a defender. At £5.7m he’s a proper midfielder alternative if you’re struggling to find defensive value.
O’Reilly at Man City (87k in, £5.0m) is interesting because Man City’s full-backs get rotated, but their centre-backs are more nailed. The issue is Man City face Chelsea (away) this week—that’s fixture difficulty 4 vs 4. Wait a week, perhaps.
Consider Senesi at Bournemouth (£5.1m, 19.9% owned). He’s on 137 points with 0 goals and 4 assists. The underperformance relative to his ownership suggests people have already got him or don’t rate Bournemouth’s defence. But Bournemouth travel to Arsenal (brutal), so if you’re bringing him in, it’s a longer-term move for gameweeks 33+.
Striker and Forward Transfers
Haaland is the obvious no-brainer if you haven’t got him. 197 points, 54.9% ownership, 22 goals and 7 assists. If your budget allows and you’re missing him, he’s the priority before anything else. But I’m assuming most serious players already own him.
Thiago at Brentford is worth examining. He’s got 19 goals already and averages 5.0 form. At £7.3m he’s cheaper than João Pedro but hasn’t exploded with ownership (36.8%). Brentford get Everton at home this week—a proper opportunity. His underlying numbers suggest he’s a penalty taker or a consistent returner, not just a lucky hot streak.
João Pedro is being transferred out en masse (111k out), which is panic. Yes, Chelsea face Man City (difficulty 4), but João Pedro has 14 goals and 9 assists at £7.8m. That’s elite for a forward. If he drops in price and you can grab him at £7.7m, do it. Don’t sell in fear of a single difficult fixture.
Bowen at West Ham is interesting at £7.6m with only 8.9% ownership. He’s got 8 goals and 7 assists, and West Ham face Wolves (difficulty 2) this week. He’s being brought in (77k transfers in), suggesting smart money is already onto him. But he’s underowned relative to his form.
Who to Transfer Out: Avoid These Moves
Don’t panic-sell João Pedro just because Chelsea face Man City. One tough fixture isn’t a reason to ditch a forward with 14 goals. This happens every season—people dump premium players ahead of hard matches and miss the bounce-back.
Chalobah is being transferred out by 267k managers, the highest figure all week. But why? Chelsea’s fixtures get easier after Man City. If you’ve got Chalobah at £5.4m, hold him or sell for genuine upgrade. Don’t just dump him into the void.
Ekitiké (132k out, £9.3m) is trickier. His ownership suggests people are frustrated with him, possibly due to inconsistency rather than form. Check his actual form score before transferring out—if it’s genuinely poor, fine. But if it’s a 2-week blip, you’re selling low.
Palmer is being transferred out (79k out, £10.6m), which is wild for a midfielder with that price tag and Chelsea’s long-term fixture strength. Again, one difficult match shouldn’t trigger a sale. Use the Fixture Difficulty tool to see Chelsea’s run beyond GW32.
Rogers being transferred out (68k out) is the most contrarian signal I see. Villa have two very beatable fixtures coming up. This feels like the classic moment where the crowd gets it wrong and you profit by contrarianism.
Best Cheap Transfers Under £6m
If you’re working with limited funds, this is where your edge lives. The expensive mids are fighting for scraps of additional points. Cheap players with form and easy fixtures will outperform on a points-per-pound basis.
Garner (£5.3m) we’ve covered—elite defensive midfielder at a price most ignore. Tarkowski (£5.7m) is similarly solid. But here’s the deeper cut: Anderson at Nott’m Forest (£5.5m, 8.4% ownership) has 2 goals and 3 assists with form of 3.5. Nott’m face Villa at home—slightly tough, but then Chelsea away. If you’re building a bench or need a midfielder, he’s absurdly cheap for someone with actual returns.
Van Hecke (£4.5m) we mentioned. Welbeck at Brighton (146k transfers in, £6.2m) is the obvious cheap forward play, but his conversion might be unsustainable. Check his expected goals (xG) before buying—are those 9 or 10 goals the real level, or are they overperformance? That determines whether he’s a keeper or a flip.
Scout your own team using the Stats page to find players with high form but low ownership who fit your budget. That’s how you build a winning squad in the final third of the season.
Fixture-Driven Decisions
Looking at GW32’s matchups, the obvious advantage goes to players facing difficulty 2 opponents: West Ham vs Wolves, Leeds vs Man Utd, Fulham vs Liverpool (wait, that’s difficulty 4). Brighton vs Burnley is a mixed fixture.
Don’t just chase the easy fixtures though. Arsenal face Bournemouth (difficulty 3), which is ideal, but Gabriel is already 43% owned. You’re buying the premium, not getting the discount. Sometimes the smartest transfer is into underowned talent facing tricky fixtures in weeks 33+, rather than piling into the obvious play.
Use the Fixture Difficulty tool to map out the next 6 gameweeks for your targets. A player with an easy week ahead might face 4 difficult matches afterward. Make sure you’re comfortable holding through that spell, or plan for the exit now.
Transfer Strategy Over Individual Picks
The biggest mistake I see in mini-leagues is treating transfers as one-off decisions. You’re transferring in a player for the week, not for a random moment. Before you bring anyone in, ask: How many games will they play in my team? When will I need to move them on? Is there a better use of my transfer this week if I wait and bundle moves next gameweek?
With FPL360 Dashboard, you can track your mini-league rivals’ moves in real-time. If three mates are all transferring in Gordon, consider contrarianism—Wilson or Rogers might be the smarter pivot that wins you the week.
Track Incoming Transfers Strategically
The 149k going into Fernandes isn’t wrong—he’s talented and will get points. But it means his upside is priced in. A player with 77k transfers in (Bowen) still has room to run if he performs. Look for the massive gap between talent and ownership, not just the talent itself.
FAQ: Your GW32 Transfer Questions Answered
Who should I transfer in FPL this week?
It depends on your team, but the non-obvious plays—Wilson, Rogers, Van Hecke, Anderson—offer better value than the masses chasing Fernandes, Welbeck, and Gordon. If you’re missing Haaland or Gabriel, those are still priority. But for the third or fourth transfer target, go contrarian.
Best cheap transfers FPL?
Garner (£5.3m), Anderson (£5.5m), Tarkowski (£5.7m), and Van Hecke (£4.5m) represent elite value under £6m. They all have tangible returns and fixtures that don’t require you to hold them for more than 3-4 weeks.
Is João Pedro worth a transfer?
If he’s dropped to £7.7m due to outflows, absolutely. Don’t sell because of one difficult fixture. Chelsea’s run improves dramatically after GW32. He’s a long-term asset, not a weekly flip.
Final Word on GW32 Transfers
The pattern is always the same in late-season FPL: obvious moves get crowded, smart moves get missed. Fernandes, Welbeck, and Gordon are all solid players, but they’re backed by 104k-149k other managers. Your edge comes from owning Wilson, Rogers, and Van Hecke at significantly lower ownership while they post similar or better returns.
Before you hit confirm on any transfer, check the Live Table to see how your mini-league rivals are positioned. Are they all chasing the same template? If so, this is your moment to break away.
Check the Captain Impact tool as well—your captaincy choice will matter far more than your transfers this week. Haaland, Fernandes, or an unexpected choice? That decision could swing 20 points in your mini-league.
Make your moves with intention, not panic. Good luck in GW32.
