Wissa replacements and a midfield reshuffle are driving Fantasy Premier League transfers ahead of Gameweek 8.
But which moves are managers making, and should you follow suit?
Using our Transfer Analytics tool, we explore the five most popular transfer combinations across FPL, alongside the biggest buying and selling trends to help inform your next move.
Dominik Szoboszlai leads the departures with 326,840 transfers out, closely followed by Antoine Semenyo on 314,871. Together, the pair have been sold more than 640,000 times, highlighting the scale of this week’s midfield reshuffle.
Bruno Fernandes (238,953) and Yoane Wissa (194,446) are also among the most-sold players.
Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka has already recorded 110,225 transfers out. Following his injury concern last night, that figure could rise further if Arsenal’s press conference confirms he is a doubt or unavailable for Gameweek 8. Managers considering a sale should keep an eye on the update before making their decision.
Rayan Cherki leads the incoming transfers with 223,920, narrowly ahead of Marcus Tavernier (215,367) and Pascal Groß (204,813).
Interestingly, Cherki also appears among the most-sold players, with 89,968 transfers out. That makes him one of the most divisive picks in the market, even as his incoming transfers comfortably outweigh his sales.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has attracted 129,927 transfers in, and his popularity becomes even clearer when looking at the most common player-for-player switches.
The Transfer Analytics tool shows Wissa to Calvert-Lewin is comfortably the leading combination, accounting for 8.4% transfer combinations. That is almost four times the share of either move tied for second.
Calvert-Lewin is the clear favourite among managers replacing Wissa.
Wissa has managed just three FPL points in his last three fixtures, despite registering 11 shots.
His 11.89 expected FPL points (xFPL) suggests scope for better returns, although that figure was boosted by a penalty he failed to convert.
Calvert-Lewin, meanwhile, has collected 13 points over the same period, including one goal and three bonus points. At £6.1m, he offers an affordable route into the Leeds attack ahead of Sunderland away in Gameweek 8.
His 12.85 xFPL closely matches his actual return, although one goal in three appearances suggests managers should keep expectations measured.
The takeaway: Calvert-Lewin is a popular budget replacement, but Wissa’s shooting numbers and upcoming fixture offer reasons to hold. Newcastle visit a Crystal Palace side who have conceded a league-high 17 goals.
Evanilson is the second most popular Wissa replacement, offering an alternative route into the Bournemouth attack.
The move accounts for 2.2% in the transfer combinations breakdown, although it remains some way behind the Calvert-Lewin switch.
It also comes during a week of strong interest in Bournemouth teammate Tavernier, who has made it into this week's FPL Gameweek 8 Differentials: Five Low-Owned Picks article.
Managers looking to invest in the Cherries therefore have a decision to make: strengthen their forward line with Evanilson or use a midfield spot on Tavernier.
The takeaway: Consider where your squad most needs a change before choosing your route into Bournemouth’s attack.
Tavernier is a major beneficiary of the midfield reshuffle, with 215,367 transfers in ahead of Gameweek 8.
The switch from Morgan Gibbs-White accounts for 2.2% of the transfer combinations, while the Nottingham Forest midfielder has recorded 109,931 transfers out overall.
However, managers may want to reconsider selling. Gibbs-White was initially flagged after missing Gameweek 7, but Oliver Glasner has now given him the all-clear.
The fixtures also offer a reason to hold: Gibbs-White visits Ipswich Town, while Tavernier travels to Manchester United. In fact, Gibbs-White has made our Gameweek 8 Top Five Key Players article, with his creativity and favourable fixture making him an appealing pick.
The takeaway: Tavernier is a popular replacement, but with Gibbs-White cleared to play and facing Ipswich, this could be a transfer worth holding off on.
Szoboszlai’s injury concerns have helped make him the most-sold player, with 326,840 departures.
Tavernier is a popular replacement, with this combination accounting for 1.9% in the breakdown. His appearance in two of the top five moves shows how strongly managers are backing him as a solution to their midfield problems.
Together, the Gibbs-White and Szoboszlai switches to Tavernier account for 4.1% of the displayed transfer combinations.
The takeaway: Tavernier is firmly on the Gameweek 8 replacement shortlist, particularly for managers needing to address an unavailable midfielder.
Isak completes the top five, with managers looking to upgrade their forward line rather than simply find a budget replacement.
He has attracted 133,709 transfers in ahead of Brighton at home, while the direct switch from Wissa accounts for 1.8% in the combinations breakdown.
Wissa appears as the outgoing player in three of the top five moves, underlining how heavily his recent blanks are influencing transfer decisions.
The takeaway: For managers with the funds available, Isak offers another option to assess alongside Calvert-Lewin and Evanilson.
Transfer trends are a useful starting point, but the best move depends on your squad, budget and upcoming fixtures.
Calvert-Lewin leads the Wissa replacement market, while Tavernier is attracting substantial interest from managers reshaping their midfield. However, Wissa’s underlying numbers and Gibbs-White’s trip to Ipswich provide reasons to think carefully before following the crowd.
Monitor Arsenal’s press conference for an update on Saka, then use our Transfer Analytics tool to track how the market responds before finalising your Gameweek 8 transfers.
All transfer figures reflect the screenshots at the time of writing and will change before the deadline.
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