Fantasy Premier League is back ahead of the 2025/26 season and the hunt for bargain signings is on.
If you’re going to drop a hefty sum on Erling Haaland (£14m) or Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) then some penny pinching in other areas will be vital.
This year there have been some big changes too, and it might just make you think again about who you sign.
First of all, a raft of stars – including Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly – have had their positions changed.
There is also a huge change to transfers and while you might think it only applies to December, it’s wise to factor it into your plans.
This year the Africa Cup of Nations will take place from Sunday, December 21, 2025 to Sunday, January 18, 2026.
To account for that you’ll be able to get five free transfers – if you plot it right – in Gameweek 16. You just need to make sure you have zero left when Gameweek 15 ends.
This means you won’t need to use your Free Hit chip, which takes us to another big change.
Managers will now get two sets of chips – one for each half of the campaign – so don’t be afraid to take that risky Triple Captain, you’ve got another for later in the season.
And to top it off, outfield players could now get two FPL points if they make a combined total of 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles (CBIT) in a single match,
Imagine how many points N’Golo Kante would have got? Well, stars like Moises Caicedo and Carlos Baleba might just benefit.
But who are the ultimate bargains? Check out our tips below…
Goalkeeper
Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford) – £4.5m
We expect the ex-Liverpool star to be in most teams this season, so you may as well get on this train too.
Finally getting a shot at being No.1, the Irish goalkeeper is going to have a big job on his hands as the Bees rebuild.
Djordje Petrovic (Bournemouth) – £4.5m
The Serbian has left Chelsea and found himself at the Cherries to replace exiting loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Bournemouth are having their defence raided ahead of the new season but Petrovic in his time at Chelsea and Strasbourg has shown potential to hold his own.
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) – £4.5m
The ex-Manchester United right-back was a major bright spot in a tough season for the Hammers.
Two goals and six assists proved he isn’t just a defensive full-back – but that will help given the new CBIT points.
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) – £4.5m
A consistent FPL points scorer, he’s an almost guaranteed 100 points with the new defensive points system.
Meanwhile, the Villans do have a decent start to the season if you need cover for a more expensive player.
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest) – £4.5m
The Nigerian had a breakout season at right-back for the Tricky Trees and grabbed a fine haul of 128 points last-term.
Not the greatest for goals and assists but has a defensive upside in the new system; also, he offers a good rotation option with Konsa.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) – £4.5m
With a transfer away from Selhurst Park still a possibility, it might be wise to get in on the centre-back now.
He managed 116 points last-term, despite the Eagles’ shocking start to the season so if they pick up where they left off he will already be on the road to a decent total.
Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) – £4.5m
Micky Van de Ven has been the popular pick in a Spurs defence likely to be more solid than last season, but the Italian full-back may be a better option.
He could be used as a marauding, overlapping full-back once more rather than an underlapping one, so expect more crosses into a dangerous area and more assists than his paltry one last year.
Midfielders
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham) – £6.5m
We’re back in north London, this time for one of their new signings.
His form dropped off as the Hammers struggled last season with his goal contributions dropping from 17 to just nine – but he could get a new lease of life at Tottenham.
Anthony Elanga (Newcastle) – £7m
What happens if you add a rapid counter-attacking winger into a team that, well, does that a lot?
Hopefully, for our sake, it equates to a similar or increased output from his 17 goal contributions last term.
Rayan Cherki (Man City) – £6.5m
The French attacking midfielder is an amazing player to watch and if he can get similar stats to last season, his addition to your team is a no-brainer.
At the Club World Cup he looked like he was already forming a great link with Erling Haaland – and that could profit FPL managers.
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) – £5.5m
Unsurprisingly, the Ecuadorian would have got the most CBIT points last season had they been available.
He would have added 42 to his tally, finishing with 140, placing him amongst the top 20. So, think again this year.
Forwards
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) – £7.5m
One man who could benefit from Thomas Frank’s arrival at Tottenham is Solanke.
Used heavily to press and build up Spurs’ attacks, he scored 10 fewer goals last season; this year he might be the focus of the attack instead.
Liam Delap (Chelsea) – £6.5m
Scoring 12 Premier League goals for a relegated team is seriously impressive.
With better service, even if he’s not the starting striker for Chelsea, he will likely offer a similar output, if not better, than last season which saw him land 132 points.
Joel Piroe (Leeds) – £5.5m
Signing a striker for a promoted side is a risk, but Delap is proof it can work.
Piroe hit 19 last time and also managed seven assists so if anyone can do it, he certainly has a chance.
Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) – £6.5m
Probably one of the most underrated players last season in the Premier League.
With little fanfare, the Norwegian racked up 14 goals and four assists; a similar haul would be exceptional.