Early Fantasy Premier League transfer trends are already taking shape ahead of Gameweek 2 of the 2026/27 season. Following opening-weekend hauls, surprise absences and eye-catching underlying numbers, FPL managers are moving quickly to target in-form assets and sell early disappointments.
From Brighton defender Maxim De Cuyper to Chelsea forward João Pedro, here are the biggest transfer bandwagons and panic sells in Premier League fantasy football this week.
Most Transferred In for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2
Maxim De Cuyper (£4.6m) – Brighton
Maxim De Cuyper is the standout early bandwagon in fpl fantasy, attracting more than 340,000 transfers in after an outstanding Gameweek 1 display.
The Brighton defender recorded a huge 13.9 expected FPL points, combining strong attacking involvement with clean-sheet potential. His opening-weekend haul has already resulted in a price rise to £4.6m, making him a popular option for managers looking for a value defensive asset.
However, Fantasy Premier League managers should consider Brighton’s next fixture carefully, with a tougher away trip to Chelsea potentially limiting his immediate upside.
Mamadou Sangaré – Brentford
Mamadou Sangaré has quickly become one of the leading budget midfield options in Fantasy Premier League. Following an impressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur, the Brentford midfielder has been brought in by nearly 280,000 managers.
For those searching for an affordable enabler in Premier League fantasy football, Sangaré’s combination of price, minutes potential and early attacking output makes him an attractive Gameweek 2 transfer target.
João Pedro – Chelsea
João Pedro is dominating the forward transfer market ahead of Gameweek 2. The Chelsea attacker is a popular replacement for premium and mid-priced strikers who blanked or failed to start in the opening round.
Many managers are moving from Ollie Watkins or Viktor Gyökeres to João Pedro, using the transfer to free up funds while gaining access to Chelsea’s attacking potential. If he continues to secure regular minutes, João Pedro could become one of the most important value forwards in fpl fantasy this season.
Riccardo Calafiori – Arsenal
Riccardo Calafiori has continued his positive Community Shield form in the Premier League, rewarding managers with an assist and a clean sheet in Gameweek 1.
Arsenal’s defensive strength, combined with Calafiori’s ability to contribute in advanced areas, makes him an appealing target for Fantasy Premier League managers. His early returns have driven significant transfer interest ahead of Gameweek 2.
Michael Kayode – Brentford
Brentford’s Michael Kayode is another defender seeing heavy transfer activity. Managers are clearly targeting affordable defenders with attacking potential, particularly those who can offer more than just clean-sheet points.
Kayode’s early popularity reflects a growing trend in Premier League fantasy football: investing in lower-priced defenders to release money for premium attackers and midfielders.
Most Transferred Out in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2
Pedro Porro – Tottenham Hotspur
Pedro Porro is currently the most-sold player in Fantasy Premier League, with more than 260,000 managers moving him out.
The mass sales appear to be driven by fitness concerns and fears over rotation. While Porro remains a high-upside defender when fully fit and starting regularly, managers are understandably reluctant to carry an expensive defensive asset with uncertain availability.
Viktor Gyökeres – Arsenal
Viktor Gyökeres has suffered a difficult start in the transfer market after failing to deliver in Gameweek 1. More than 140,000 managers have sold the striker, and his price has already fallen to £7.4m.
The rise of João Pedro has offered an obvious alternative, allowing FPL managers to downgrade their forward line and invest funds elsewhere. Gyökeres could still become a strong long-term option, but his early ownership is falling rapidly.
Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins is another major early casualty. After blanking in the opening weekend, the Aston Villa forward has been sold by more than 150,000 Fantasy Premier League managers.
Watkins remains a proven Premier League fantasy football performer, so managers should avoid making a decision based only on one Gameweek. Still, his price point means that moving to João Pedro or another cheaper forward can unlock valuable budget for midfield upgrades.
Ezri Konsa – Aston Villa
Ezri Konsa has also seen widespread sales following an underwhelming Gameweek 1 and early fitness concerns. Managers are moving toward cheaper, more attacking defenders such as De Cuyper and Kayode, making Konsa one of the key defensive exits this week.
Morgan Gibbs-White – Nottingham Forest
Morgan Gibbs-White is among the most-sold midfielders after concerns over form and fitness. With Sangaré emerging as a budget midfield favorite, many managers are using the switch to create extra funds for premium Fantasy Premier League assets.
Should You Follow the FPL Transfer Trends?
Early-season price changes can be important in Fantasy Premier League, especially when a player such as De Cuyper is attracting hundreds of thousands of transfers. Buying an early bandwagon can help protect team value and prevent being priced out of a player you want long term.
However, it is important not to chase points blindly.
Before using your free transfer, consider:
- Upcoming fixtures: Brighton face Chelsea next, which may be a more difficult fixture for De Cuyper.
- Minutes and rotation: Make sure new signings are likely to start regularly.
- Underlying statistics: Look beyond one haul and assess expected goals, expected assists and attacking involvement.
- Team structure: A move for João Pedro or Sangaré may improve your overall squad, not just your starting XI.
- Price changes: Early transfers can help team value, but waiting for injury news and press conferences can avoid unnecessary hits.
Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2 Verdict
Maxim De Cuyper, Mamadou Sangaré and João Pedro are the leading Gameweek 2 transfer targets, with each offering a different route to value in fpl fantasy. De Cuyper provides defensive attacking potential, Sangaré is emerging as a cheap midfield enabler, and João Pedro looks like the most popular forward replacement.
Meanwhile, Pedro Porro, Viktor Gyökeres, Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa and Morgan Gibbs-White are the main players being sold as managers react quickly to the first Premier League weekend.
As always in Premier League fantasy football, the best transfers are not necessarily the most popular ones. Use the trends as a guide, check the fixtures and team news, and make the move that best suits your long-term Fantasy Premier League strategy.
