Gameweek 12 Transfers: Mbeumo Mania Takes Over FPL

Welcome back to Who Got The Points! Thanks for being a subscriber. With Gameweek 12 deadline approaching on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 AM, it's time to lock in your transfer strategy. Today we're covering the biggest movers of the week, essential injury news, and three differentials that could give you a massive edge in your mini-leagues.

Before we dive into transfers, here's the critical team news from Gameweek 11 that affects your GW12 planning:

Transfer Activity: Over 81,000 managers brought him in

Gameweek 11 Performance: Started and scored against Tottenham, delivering 7 points

Season Stats: 5 goals, 1 assist, 60 total points, averaging 5.5 points per game

Why He's Essential: Mbeumo is playing as an advanced forward in Thomas Frank's system and is absolutely on fire right now. With 8.2 expected points for GW12 and Brentford's fixtures improving, he combines explosive potential with consistent returns. If you don't own him, you're taking a massive risk.

Verdict: ESSENTIAL - This is the must-have midfielder of the moment.

Transfer Activity: Over 3,000 transfers in

Gameweek 11 Performance: Started and played 90 minutes against Sunderland, scoring once and collecting 2 bonus points for 9 total points

Season Stats: 2 goals, 2 assists, 40 total points, averaging 4.4 points per game

Why He's Interesting: At under 1% ownership and £6.9m, Trossard is a brilliant differential in midfield. Arsenal face decent fixtures ahead, and crucially, he's on penalties when he plays. Arteta rotates his attackers, but when Trossard starts, he's heavily involved in the goals.

Verdict: Good Option - Perfect if you want Arsenal coverage without breaking the bank, especially as a differential play.

Transfer Activity: Over 12,000 transfers in

Gameweek 11 Performance: Started and played 90 minutes against Arsenal, scoring once and assisting once for a 10-point haul

Season Stats: 2 goals, 1 assist, 49 total points, averaging 5.4 points per game

Why He's Great Value: At £4.6m for a defender averaging 5.4 points per game, this is incredible value. Ballard gets forward constantly, especially from set pieces. While Sunderland's defence isn't elite, Ballard's attacking threat makes him a brilliant enabler who can actually return points.

Verdict: Good Option - Ideal if you need funds elsewhere but still want a defender with attacking potential.

Transfer Activity: Over 8,000 managers moving him out

Recent Performance: Played 90 minutes against Sunderland but picked up just 1 point with no attacking returns as Arsenal failed to keep a clean sheet

The Situation: Still has 67 total points this season, averaging an excellent 6.1 points per game. However, his price has risen significantly, and if you need funds for other moves or want to diversify your defensive coverage, now might be the time.

Verdict: Hold if Possible - But selling makes sense if you need the money for upgrades elsewhere.

Transfer Activity: Over 7,000 moving him out

Gameweek 11 Performance: Played 90 minutes for United against Spurs, registering 1 assist for 5 points

Season Stats: 2 goals, 3 assists, 50 total points

The Concern: At £8.9m, he's expensive for a form score of 5.5. With Ruben Amorim just taking over at Manchester United, there's uncertainty about how the system will change and whether Bruno remains on every set piece.

Verdict: Sell if You Need Funds - But monitor Amorim's first few matches to see Bruno's role in the new system.

The Red Flag: Didn't feature at all for West Ham against Burnley. No injury has been officially announced, but his complete absence from the squad suggests either fitness issues or a potential disciplinary problem.

Additional Concerns: West Ham's fixtures aren't great either, and Nuno Espirito Santo's attacking options are limited. Until we get clarity on why he missed out completely, he's too risky to hold.

Verdict: SELL - The uncertainty alone makes him a transfer out, and you can reinvest that money into more reliable options.

Looking for those unique picks that can separate you from the pack? Here are three under-owned assets with serious potential:

Gameweek 11: Played 90 minutes for United against Spurs, grabbing 1 assist and 3 bonus points for 8 total

Season Stats: 1 goal, 3 assists, 37 total points

The Case: Operating as an advanced winger under Ruben Amorim's new system and looks lively every time he touches the ball. At that price and ownership, he's a brilliant punt if United's attack clicks under the new manager.

Gameweek 11: Started for Chelsea against Wolves, scored once, kept a clean sheet, and earned 3 bonus points for a massive 15-point haul

Season Stats: 1 goal, 1 assist, 39 total points

The Case: Chelsea's defence is improving under Enzo Maresca, and Gusto is clearly first choice over Reece James right now. At £4.9m for a starting defender in a strengthening backline, this is exceptional value.

Gameweek 11: Came off the bench for West Ham and scored once and assisted once in just 28 minutes, earning 3 bonus points for 12 total points

Season Stats: 2 goals, 1 assist, 26 total points

The Case: West Ham's fixtures improve, and if Nuno Espirito Santo starts him regularly, he could be a sneaky pick. That bench cameo showed exactly what he can do when given minutes.

For Gameweek 12, Bryan Mbeumo is the standout captain choice. He's in ridiculous form, playing as a striker essentially, and Brentford's fixtures are turning favorable. If you want a safer option, Mohamed Salah against Southampton is always reliable.

Key Strategy Tip: Watch Manchester United closely this week. Ruben Amorim's first matches will tell us everything about how that attack functions and whether players like Amad, Bruno, or even Rashford become essential again. Don't make any United moves until you see how Amorim sets them up tactically.

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That's everything you need for Gameweek 12! Remember, the deadline is Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 AM. Get those transfers locked in, and we'll see you tomorrow with more FPL insights.