The top Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are reshaping their squads ahead of Gameweek 8, and the data from the Transfer Analytics tool reveals clear trends.
From Saka’s resurgence to Woltemade’s breakout form, we’ve analysed the five most popular transfer combinations driving movement across the top ranks.
The network map from the Transfer Analytics tool shows where the biggest transfer traffic is heading — with bold lines linking Fernandes → Saka, Richarlison → Woltemade, and Grealish → Sarr, confirming the most popular FPL swaps this Gameweek.
Saka tops the Transfer Analytics charts this week, appearing in both the Top 10 transfer combinations and Top transfers in lists.
Saka has been brought in by over 316,000 FPL managers, and the move from Fernandes to Saka now accounts for 2.5% of all transfer combinations this Gameweek.
With fixtures against Fulham (A), Crystal Palace (H), and Burnley (A), the Arsenal midfielder looks well-placed to deliver more attacking returns.
In contrast, Bruno Fernandes has been transferred out by over 240,000 managers and faces a tricky run starting with Liverpool (A) — returning just one goal in his last three appearances.
Corey, a five-time top 10k FPL finisher, has included Saka as one of three Arsenal players in his Wildcard squad. You can read more in Wildcard Activated! 5× Top 10k FPL Manager Shares Gameweek 8 Plans.
Newcastle’s new forward, Nick Woltemade, continues to surge in popularity. He ranks second overall for transfers in (545k) and features in three of the top five transfer combinations according to the Transfer Analytics tool.
We recently compared him to his teammate in Woltemade vs Gordon: The Newcastle FPL Dilemma to explore which of the two might be the stronger option for Fantasy Premier League managers.
The German international has produced two goals and 15 FPL points across his last three appearances — combining consistent attacking threat with Newcastle’s renewed defensive solidity.
Meanwhile, Richarlison is among the top five most-sold players, with over 274,000 managers transferring him out. His upcoming fixtures — Aston Villa (H), Everton (A), and Chelsea (H) — are hardly enticing, and after Mathys Tel started ahead of him in Gameweek 7, many FPL managers have decided to move on from the Brazilian.
Crystal Palace’s Ismaïla Sarr continues to attract top-manager attention. He’s been transferred in by over 300k managers, and has produced 18 points in his last three games, including a goal and an assist, and his xFPL of 15.8 suggests he’s performing at a consistent level rather than running hot.
Fixtures against Bournemouth (H) and Brentford (H) sandwich a tough trip to Arsenal but still offer strong upside, so much so he's made it into this week's Top FPL Differentials You’re Overlooking for Gameweek 8.
The Arsenal defender’s ownership continues to climb, with 318k new transfers in this Gameweek.
He’s delivered 24 FPL points in his last three matches — combining a clean sheet, a goal, and bonus points.
His DEFCON score of 39 highlights his defensive consistency and he has attacking involvement from set pieces.
By contrast, Virgil van Dijk is among the most-sold defenders, with Liverpool’s recent form prompting over 210k sales.
Brighton’s Minteh has emerged as a budget differential, registering 16 points in his last three through a goal and an assist.
His xFPL of 13.98 indicates mild overperformance, but his next three fixtures — Newcastle (H), Man United (A), Leeds (H) — still offer short-term opportunity for attacking returns.
The Transfer Analytics tool paints a clear picture of how top FPL managers are navigating Gameweek 8:
For managers chasing green arrows, aligning with (or against) these data-backed trends could prove decisive before Saturday's deadline.
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