GW35 Transfers Revealed: Salah Doubt Changes Everything Before Friday's Deadline

Welcome to your Gameweek 35 transfer briefing. With Friday's deadline at 5:30pm fast approaching, there's one story dominating every FPL manager's thinking right now - Mohamed Salah's muscle injury and his just 25% chance of playing against Man Utd on Sunday. Below, we've broken down everything you need to know: who to bring in, who to ship out, and which differentials could win you your mini-league this week. Let's get into it.

Two big injury and form stories are shaping this week's transfer activity - and both demand action before 5:30pm today.

M. Salah - 25% Chance of Playing

The Egyptian King is doubtful for Gameweek 35 with a muscle injury. His expected points for the gameweek drop to just 1.6 - barely worth putting on the bench, let alone captaining. Nearly 79,000 managers have already transferred him out this week, and that number will only climb before deadline. Liverpool face Man Utd on Sunday, which made Salah a natural armband candidate, but at those odds you simply cannot afford the risk. If he sits out, you've wasted your captain and potentially your whole week.

Thiago (Brentford) - Form Has Cooled

Thiago scored just one point in Gameweek 34 despite playing 90 minutes. His form rating has dipped to 5.3 and over 105,000 managers are shipping him out ahead of Brentford vs West Ham in GW35. At 35.2% ownership, he's a massive liability if he blanks again. If you have him and a strong replacement lined up, now is the natural time to act.

Verdict: Essential - Get him in before he explodes in price.

Casemiro hauled 12 points in Gameweek 34, scoring a goal and picking up three bonus points. On the season, he has 9 goals and 4 assists - elite numbers for a midfielder at this price. His expected points for GW35 sit at 8.7, and with Man Utd hosting Liverpool at home this Sunday, the stage is set for another big return.

Nearly 77,000 managers have already moved for him this week, yet he's still under 5% owned - meaning he's a differential with serious upside. If Salah misses the Liverpool vs Man Utd game, Casemiro at home becomes even more attractive as a captain shout. Don't wait on this one.

Verdict: Essential - He should be in your squad right now.

Bowen delivered two assists and 10 points in Gameweek 34, and his season stats of 8 goals and 12 assists make him one of the most creative assets in FPL this year. West Ham face Brentford in GW35 - a very winnable fixture - and his expected points of 8.7 reflect that opportunity. Over 146,000 managers have brought him in this week alone.

With Salah in doubt and the premium options stuttering, Bowen is the standout captaincy candidate for GW35. He's in rampant form, he has a great fixture, and the numbers back him up. If he's not already in your squad, he needs to be.

Verdict: Good - A smart budget mid option with genuine ceiling.

Brighton travel to Newcastle in GW35, and Groß carries the highest expected points figure (7.8) of any midfield option at his price range. With 5 clean sheets and 5 assists on the season, he offers both defensive and attacking returns from a budget-friendly price point. Over 67,000 managers are already moving for him.

At just 2.3% ownership, Groß is flying under the radar. If Brighton pick up a clean sheet against Newcastle and he contributes an attacking return, you're looking at a big differential haul from a player barely anyone owns.

Verdict: Sell. The risk is simply too high at this price.

The numbers say it all. Salah scored just 1 point in GW34, his expected points for GW35 are only 1.6, and there's a 75% chance he doesn't even play. At £14.0m, you're tying up a huge chunk of your budget on someone who might sit on your bench or in the stands. Don't be the manager left holding him when the team sheets drop.

Verdict: Sell for most. Hold only if you have no obvious upgrade.

Twenty-one goals on the season is elite production, but the recent form dip to a rating of 5.3 and just 1 point in GW34 is a real concern. At 35.2% ownership, any blank from Thiago will be felt across thousands of teams. Brentford vs West Ham in GW35 is a decent enough fixture, but the momentum simply isn't there right now. If you have Bowen or Casemiro lined up as a replacement, this is the natural moment to act.

Verdict: Sell. Reinvest that budget into attacking returns.

Virgil picked up just 4 points in GW34 despite Liverpool winning 3-1 against Crystal Palace - a clean sheet blank that frustrated his owners. Defensively, Liverpool have conceded 44 goals this season, which limits the clean sheet ceiling. GW35 brings the Man Utd away fixture, which is tough defensively. Over 143,000 managers are moving him out, and with £6.2m to reinvest into more reliable attacking assets, the case for selling is strong.

These are the players flying under the radar that could separate you from your rivals in GW35.

Dewsbury-Hall scored 8 points in GW34 including a goal, and his season numbers of 8 goals and 6 assists are outstanding for a player at this price. His form rating of 7.7 is exceptional for a £5.2m asset. Everton host Man City in GW35 - undeniably a tough fixture - but his expected points of 7.2 show the market respects his potential to score in any game. Over 63,000 managers have moved for him this week already.

Jensen scored 10 points in GW34 including a goal, and has registered 8 clean sheets on the season - impressive numbers for a midfielder at this price. Brentford face West Ham at home in GW35, which is a fixture he can thrive in. At just 0.1% ownership, he is criminally under the radar. If Brentford keep a clean sheet and Jensen chips in with a goal or assist, you're looking at a massive haul from a player almost nobody owns. A differential dart worth taking if you have the budget space.

Mac Allister delivered 13 points in GW34 - 2 assists and 3 bonus points - one of the standout returns of the week. With Salah now doubtful, Mac Allister becomes the premium Liverpool asset for GW35 against Man Utd. His involvement in goals and his bonus point accumulation show he's right at the heart of everything Liverpool do. At just 2% ownership against a massive fixture, he is an enormous differential.

Your GW35 captain is Bowen (West Ham). Here's why:

Alternative captain shout: Casemiro at home to Liverpool. His 12-point haul last week is fresh in the memory, he's playing with confidence, and the Liverpool fixture is massive. Bold? Yes. But if Salah is confirmed out and Liverpool's attack loses its edge, Man Utd at home could be the perfect storm for Casemiro to deliver again.

Rogers blanked with just 2 points in GW34, and the temptation to sell will be strong. But hold your nerve. Aston Villa face Spurs in GW35 - a genuinely good fixture - and Rogers has racked up 9 goals and 7 assists on the season. The ceiling is absolutely still there. Unless you have a compelling upgrade lined up, this is a hold. Don't sell a high-ceiling asset off the back of one bad week.

Deadline is today, Saturday 2nd May at 5:30pm. Don't leave it too late - get your transfers sorted, keep an eye on Friday's press conferences for late injury news, and nail your captain pick.