GW35 Transfers Revealed: Wildcard Trigger, A Surprise Differential & One Player You Must Sell Now

Welcome back, FPL managers! With Gameweek 35's deadline hitting on Friday at 5:30pm, there's a lot to get through - injury concerns, wildcard decisions, differential gems, and a captaincy pick that could make or break your mini-league standing. Here's everything you need to know before the deadline.

Cunha missed the Brentford game in Gameweek 34 and his availability for Gameweek 35 against Liverpool looks seriously in doubt. If you own him, you need a Plan B immediately - this is not a hold-and-hope situation with such a big fixture on the line.

Sessegnon (Fulham, £5.4m) scored and kept a clean sheet in Gameweek 34 for 11 points, but he's now carrying a muscle injury with only a 75% chance of playing in Gameweek 35. His expected points have dropped to just 3 as a result - a massive red flag we'll cover in detail below.

Good news for Chelsea owners - both Palmer and Pedro Porro are fit heading into Gameweek 35 after the Chelsea win over Man Utd in GW33. Chelsea host Nott'm Forest at home on Monday 4th May, which is an attractive fixture.

Over 30% of FPL managers are reportedly planning to use their Wildcard in Gameweek 35. If you've got yours saved, now is the time to think seriously about pulling the trigger - especially with some excellent fixtures and differential options on offer.

This is the standout differential transfer of the week. Brighton travel to Newcastle in Gameweek 35 with a fixture difficulty rating of three for both sides. Groß has five assists this season and carries a form rating of 7.3 - the most eye-catching number in our data today.

With Brighton's attacking style and Groß being central to their build-up play, he is a serious differential at that price. If you're Wildcarding, he should absolutely be on your radar.

Verdict: ✅ Good buy before Friday's deadline.

Dewsbury-Hall had a superb Gameweek 34 - scoring and picking up a bonus point for 8 points. But it's the season-long numbers that make this transfer so compelling. Eight goals and six assists this season is exceptional output for a midfielder under £5.5m.

Yes, Man City is a FDR 4 fixture, but Everton tend to be difficult to break down at Goodison. City are also travelling, which matters. At £5.1m with 7.2 xP, the value proposition here is hard to ignore.

Verdict: ✅ Good buy.

Muñoz scored in Gameweek 34 against Liverpool despite Palace losing, taking 6 points. His season-long stats are outstanding for a defender - 10 clean sheets, 4 goals, and 3 assists. That is elite attacking output from the right-back position.

With back-to-back manageable fixtures and price already rising, Muñoz is quickly becoming essential for managers building for the run-in. Don't leave it too late.

Verdict: ✅ Essential if you're building for the run-in.

Sessegnon delivered 11 points in Gameweek 34 - a goal and a clean sheet - which is excellent. But the situation has changed dramatically. He's now carrying a muscle injury with only a 75% chance of starting in Gameweek 35. That injury concern alone drags his expected points down to just 3.

The combination of injury doubt AND a FDR 5 away fixture at Arsenal makes this a straightforward sell. Even if he plays, the ceiling is low. You're not getting the Gameweek 34 version of Sessegnon this week.

Verdict: ❌ Sell.

Wirtz scored against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 34 for 8 points, which looks solid on paper. But dig beneath the surface and the numbers don't justify his £8.3m price tag right now.

At £8.3m, you expect higher-ceiling returns week after week. A 5.3 xP away at Old Trafford doesn't inspire confidence. If you can identify a direct upgrade at a similar or lower price point, now is the time to act.

Verdict: ⚠️ Hold unless you have a direct upgrade in mind.

Souček grabbed 10 points in Gameweek 34 - a goal and three bonus points against Everton. That looks great, but the underlying numbers tell a different story. His points per game average of 3.1 suggests Gameweek 34 was a spike, not a form trend.

With 0.3% ownership, you simply won't lose ground on rivals by selling. If you need the funds to bring in one of the recommended transfers above, Souček is the natural source.

Verdict: ❌ Sell if you need the funds.

This might be the most eyebrow-raising recommendation of the week, but hear it out. Casemiro scored and took three bonus points in Gameweek 34 for 12 total points. For a central midfielder at £5.7m, his season-long numbers are remarkable.

Nine goals and four assists for a defensive midfielder at £5.7m is extraordinary value. Under 10% ownership makes him a genuine differential. If you're looking for a low-owned asset to separate yourself from your mini-league rivals, this is it.

Verdict: ✅ Strong differential - serious consideration.

If you're Wildcarding this week, Ampadu absolutely must be in your plans. Leeds host Burnley in the Gameweek 35 Friday night opener - and the fixture difficulty rating of 1 is as good as it gets in FPL. Burnley have been leaking goals all season and Leeds put three past Wolves in Gameweek 33.

At £4.9m he frees up serious budget to spend on premium assets elsewhere in your squad. If you're building a Wildcard team, the Ampadu plus Leeds forward combination could be the differential that wins you your mini-league this week.

Verdict: ✅ Brilliant budget enabler - especially for Wildcard managers.

Anderson scored and kept a clean sheet in Gameweek 34 against Sunderland for 9 points. Forest travel to Chelsea in Gameweek 35 with a fixture difficulty of 3 for both sides - a manageable assignment for a Forest side known for their defensive solidity.

At just 7.4% ownership, Anderson remains under the radar despite consistent returns. With 10 clean sheet contributions and three goals from an advanced midfield position, he offers excellent dual-threat value.

Verdict: ✅ Worth a look - solid differential with goal and clean sheet potential.

Bowen picked up two assists and two bonus points against Everton in Gameweek 34 for 10 points. His season-long numbers back up why he's the captain choice this week - 12 assists and 8 goals is exceptional output from a forward at £7.8m.

With 8.7 expected points, a manageable FDR 3 fixture away at Brentford, and a run of form that includes 12 assists this season, Bowen is the standout armband pick. Give him the captain's armband with confidence.

Captain verdict: ⭐ Bowen - GW35 armband pick.

Over 30% of managers are set to Wildcard in Gameweek 35. If you're one of them, here are the key principles to build around:

Good luck with your Gameweek 35 transfers - the deadline is Friday at 5:30pm. Don't forget: if you're Wildcarding, double up on Leeds and get Bowen as your captain. See you tomorrow for more FPL analysis!