GW2 Transfer Targets Revealed – One Player Already Owned By 376k Managers

Welcome back, FPL managers. This week's edition is packed with everything you need to nail your Gameweek 2 transfers before Friday's 5:30pm deadline. We've got the essential transfers in, the players to move on, differentials flying under the radar, and a captain pick to help you climb the mini-league table. Let's get into it.

The standout transfer of the week, and it's not particularly close. Sangaré was absolutely sensational in Gameweek 1, racking up 14 points with two assists and a clean sheet in Brentford's 3-0 demolition of Spurs. Over 376,000 managers have already moved for him this week – and it's easy to see why.

At just £5.6m, the value is exceptional. Brentford head to Leeds in GW2, which is a competitive fixture, but the schedule that follows is where it gets really exciting: Bournemouth and Sunderland in the next two gameweeks. That's a run of fixtures you absolutely want exposure to.

Two goals, a clean sheet, and three bonus points on his FPL debut gave Hinshelwood 16 points in Gameweek 1. Sixteen points from a £6.0m midfielder is exactly what FPL dreams are made of. Brighton absolutely battered Aston Villa 4-0, and he was at the heart of it.

Brighton's fixture run looks promising too: Chelsea next, then Arsenal and Coventry in the coming weeks. Over 138k managers have already taken the plunge, and ownership will rocket further if he's passed fit. The only concern is that doubtful tag – wait for late team news before committing.

Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in GW1 and Dewsbury-Hall was a key part of it – scoring, keeping a clean sheet, and picking up three bonus points for 11 points total. The FPL community is waking up to this one fast, with over 114k transfers in this week.

Everton travel to Bournemouth in GW2, where both sides carry a difficulty rating of three – a very manageable fixture. At £6.5m, he is criminally underpriced if Everton can maintain this level of performance. Crystal Palace face Man City in GW2, which looks tough for them, suggesting Everton's 2-0 result could be even more impressive in hindsight.

Nearly 200,000 transfers out this week tells you everything you need to know. Man Utd were embarrassing in GW1, losing 2-0 to Hull City. B.Fernandes returned zero points. Now they face Ipswich Town at home in GW2 – but Ipswich won their opener and are no pushovers.

At £12.0m, he is eye-wateringly expensive for a player contributing nothing. The funds freed up could get you Palmer and change. If you're still holding Fernandes at 48.5% ownership, you're in danger of falling behind the template this week.

A blank in GW1 despite Man City winning 2-1 against Bournemouth. Zero goals, zero assists, just two points. Now he faces Crystal Palace away in GW2, which is rated as a tough fixture – Crystal Palace carry a difficulty rating of four. Nearly 90k managers have already moved him on.

At £15.5m, you are paying a premium for patience. If you can absorb the cost of upgrading elsewhere, the funds are genuinely better used across your squad right now. He will score eventually – but early-season frustration is real, and at 67.9% ownership, holding is also a safe option if you're stretched on transfers.

Arsenal won 3-0 against Coventry City in GW1 and Gabriel kept a clean sheet for five points. But with over 106k transfers out, managers are questioning whether £8m for a defender is worth it when midfielders are scoring 11-16 points for significantly less.

Arsenal face Aston Villa away on Monday night – a difficult tie, with both teams rated at four for fixture difficulty. He's not a traditional sell if Arsenal are keeping clean sheets, but if you desperately need funds to bring in the in-form players, he's the one to reconsider.

If you're looking to get ahead of your mini-league rivals, these are the names flying under the radar that could be game-changers. Check out our differential players tool for even more low-ownership options.

Thirteen points in GW1 from a £6.0m midfielder barely anyone owns. Stach played the full 90 minutes in Leeds' 1-0 win over Nott'm Forest, scoring the goal and keeping a clean sheet. Leeds host Brentford in GW2, and with Stach in this form, he's a genuine week-winning differential. At 2.3% ownership, if he delivers again, your mini-league rivals won't see it coming.

Gakpo scored in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Newcastle in GW1 and played the full 90 minutes. Liverpool host Nott'm Forest in GW2 and are strong favourites. At £7.0m, he's a bargain compared to other Liverpool attacking assets and is still well under the radar at 6.1% ownership – despite 171k transfers in this week pushing that number up quickly.

Just outside that strict differential bracket at 11.5% ownership, but too good to ignore. A goal, a clean sheet, and three bonus points in GW1 for 11 points. Ødegaard is the creative hub for Arsenal, who travel to Aston Villa on Monday night. Crucially, he's already risen in price – act fast if you want him at the current value.

Palmer from Chelsea at £9.5m is the standout captain option for Gameweek 2. Chelsea host Brighton at home, and Palmer was electric in GW1 – scoring and assisting for 13 points. He is Chelsea's creative fulcrum and the player most likely to be involved whenever Chelsea score.

Brighton are an attacking side, so this fixture could be open and end-to-end – meaning plenty of opportunities for the creative players in both teams. If Chelsea click at home, Palmer is the one who benefits most. With the armband on, those 13-point returns become 26. Don't overthink this one.

The GW2 deadline is this Friday at 5:30pm. Fixtures kick off from Saturday morning, with Liverpool vs Nott'm Forest at 11:30am – so if you want Gakpo or Stach in your team, you need to be sorted before then. Don't leave it late.

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That's everything you need for Gameweek 2. Good luck with your transfers, watch that Hinshelwood fitness news, and get your team locked in before Friday's 5:30pm deadline. See you for the next one!