Gameweek 30 Transfer Targets Revealed - Your Saturday Deadline Plan Starts Here

Welcome back to the Who Got The Points newsletter - your rapid-fire FPL briefing before the Gameweek 30 Saturday deadline at 1:30pm. Below you'll find everything you need: the top transfers in, the players to ditch, differential gems, and your captaincy call. Let's get straight into it.

Before we look ahead, here's what happened in GW29 that shapes your GW30 planning:

Also worth noting: three matches are now confirmed for the Blank Gameweek 34 - factor this into any long-term squad planning you're doing right now. New managers Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), Michael Carrick (Man Utd), Nuno Espirito Santo (West Ham), and Rob Edwards (Wolves) are all shaping their sides, with Chelsea and Man Utd looking particularly sharp in recent weeks.

One injury flag to monitor: Flemming at Burnley is doubtful for GW30 with a calf injury - 75% chance of playing. Keep an eye on that before the deadline.

Verdict: Essential. Get him in.

J.Timber is one of the best value picks in the game right now. Thirteen clean sheets this season speaks for itself - Arsenal's defensive structure is elite, and at £6.3m Timber offers incredible returns for the price. The ownership is rising fast, so if you're not already on board, this is your moment. Check the full fixture difficulty ratings to see just how favourable Arsenal's upcoming run looks.

Verdict: Essential. Your premium midfield pick.

Palmer is simply in the form of his life. A form rating of 9.0 is the highest of any midfielder, and Chelsea are flying under Liam Rosenior - putting four past Villa last weekend. Newcastle at home on Saturday evening is a gettable fixture, and with expected points of 9.5, Palmer is your standout premium pick heading into GW30. He's also your captaincy pick - more on that below.

Verdict: Good. A smart differential at that price.

Šeško has been one of the most transferred-in players this week for good reason. Man Utd face Aston Villa at home on Sunday - a very gettable fixture under Michael Carrick's improving side - and at £7.3m he offers differential value with real goal threat. Eight goals this season shows the quality is there. He's not a sure thing, but at under six percent ownership and with the fixture falling right, this is a calculated punt worth making.

Verdict: Sell. Reinvest elsewhere.

Ten goals is a solid return, but zero assists and a one-point haul from 58 minutes against Brighton is a concern. The £8.8m price tag is hard to justify when his output has dried up, he's dropping in price, and Everton away is not a fixture that screams massive returns. The money is better deployed elsewhere - J.Timber, Šeško, or one of the differentials below represent far better value right now.

Verdict: Sell. Get out before deadline.

West Ham hosting Man City is about as bad a fixture as it gets. Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to make a statement, and with West Ham's defence having conceded 52 goals this season, expect City to exploit that. Bowen's expected points drop to just 3.9 - far below his price point - and with 30,000 managers already moving him on, the writing is on the wall. Sell.

Verdict: Hold if you have him, but don't rush to buy.

Liverpool vs Spurs at home is a decent fixture on paper, and his expected points of 5.1 suggest he's not a must-sell. This is more of a hold conversation than a full exit. However, if you're tight on funds and need to upgrade elsewhere, there are better options at £9.1m right now. If you have him and the budget is fine, hold and hope for a reaction performance against Spurs.

All picks in this section are under 10% ownership - these are the picks that can separate you from your mini-league rivals.

For more ideas like these, browse our differential players tool to find low-ownership assets with high upside this gameweek.

Yes, the ownership is high - but if you're in the 43% without him, Semenyo should be your number one priority buy alongside J.Timber. Fifteen goals and six assists is a sensational season, and Man City at home against West Ham's leaky defence (52 goals conceded) is a dream fixture. Expected points of 7.5 and a blank Gameweek 34 to plan around - there's no better time to get him in.

Fernandes has been one of the most consistent performers of the season - 14 assists is a remarkable tally, and his form under Michael Carrick has been outstanding. At 40% ownership he's not a classic differential, but if you're without him, Man Utd facing Aston Villa at home on Sunday with a form rating of 7.0 makes him a strong pick. Pair him with Šeško for double Man Utd coverage.

Welbeck is the genuine differential this week. He only came off the bench in GW29 so fitness needs monitoring - but if he starts against Sunderland away, at £6.1m with 10 goals to his name this season, the upside is significant. The fixture is very favourable for Brighton, and at 3.8% ownership, a double-digit haul from Welbeck could be the difference in your mini league. A calculated punt worth considering.

Double up on the Saturday evening kick-offs with Palmer as your captain and Timber as vice. If Palmer blanks (unlikely given his current form), you have Arsenal's best defensive asset as your backup. It's a strong double gameweek pairing with maximum clean sheet and attacking potential.

Three matches are now confirmed for Blank Gameweek 34. Don't wait until it's too late - every long-term squad decision you make over the coming weeks should factor in which clubs are blanking. Getting this right now could be the difference between winning and losing your mini league over the run-in. Check the latest price changes before your deadline to make sure you're not buying players about to drop in value.