GW6 Deadline Day: The Transfers You Need Before 10am Today

Happy deadline day, FPL managers! You've got until 10am this morning to get your Gameweek 6 transfers locked in - and we've got everything you need to make the right calls. From the must-haves to the sells and the differentials that could fire up your rank, here's your full GW6 briefing.

Before we get into the transfers, here's what went down in Gameweek 5 to set the scene:

The big talking points heading into GW6: Liverpool host Man City on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday, and there is serious captaincy drama to sort out.

We've been flagging Groß for two editions running and Gameweek 5 only strengthened the case. Brighton absolutely demolished Arsenal 3–0 and Groß has been central to their midfield creativity all season. He's racked up 3 goals and 4 assists this season for 47 total points - one of the best value midfielders in the game right now.

At £5m, he's an absolute bargain for what Brighton are producing. Ownership has been climbing all week - if you haven't already got him, this is your last chance before deadline.

We've been backing Schade for two days now and Gameweek 5 added another layer to the argument. Brentford tore Chelsea apart 3–0 and Schade was right in the thick of it - picking up 2 assists in that game for 9 points. He's accumulated 39 total points this season with 3 goals and 2 assists.

The run is mixed but playable. Form is there, momentum is there, and the price fits comfortably into most squads. Verdict: Good - get him in if you haven't already.

The most-transferred-in player of this gameweek with 36,822 managers bringing him in. Cunha bagged a goal and three bonus points in GW5 against Fulham for 10 points, and he's emerging as Man United's primary creative outlet this season.

The away fixture at Spurs carries risk given the difficulty rating, but Spurs' defensive fragility makes this more appealing than the number suggests. Cunha looks like United's go-to man. Verdict: Good - just be aware of the away trip to Spurs.

The most agonising call of the week. Raya sits at 42.7% ownership and returned just 1 point in GW5 after Arsenal conceded three against Brighton. But here's the nuance - Arsenal host Leeds in GW6, which looks like a great clean sheet opportunity.

The fixture is there for GW6. If you can absorb the GW5 pain and hold, that Leeds game could deliver a clean sheet and bounce-back points. But if you need the funds urgently or have lost faith, this is a natural exit point. Verdict: Hold for the Leeds fixture - but monitor his future schedule closely.

Gomez saw over 53,000 transfers out this gameweek despite picking up an assist in Brighton's 3–0 win over Arsenal. He sits at just 3.9% ownership and has been picked up and dropped rapidly throughout the week.

The Sunderland fixture is decent but Gomez hasn't shown enough consistency to lock in. If you have better options at this price point - and there are several - now is the moment to shuffle. Verdict: Sell if you need the funds.

We flagged this sell yesterday and we're holding that call. Bournemouth lost 1–0 to Liverpool in GW5 and face Chelsea at home in GW6. Despite a strong earlier showing (33 total points, 2 goals, 3 assists), Semenyo hasn't been delivering the attacking returns to justify his spot in recent weeks.

If you held through a blank last week, redirect those funds into someone with better form and fixtures. Verdict: Sell.

Looking to get ahead of the mini-league pack? These three differentials could be the difference between a green arrow and staying put.

We flagged Schuster yesterday as a differential and the case stands today. Brentford are in fantastic form after that Chelsea hammering and Schuster has been involved in their attacking play - picking up 1 assist in GW5 for 14 points and 21 total points this season. Low ownership means massive green arrow potential if he delivers at Aston Villa.

Two days in a row we've highlighted Kostoulas, and with Brighton hosting Sunderland in GW6, his low ownership makes him a compelling differential. Brighton have been ruthless going forward this season and Kostoulas has already accumulated 28 total points (2G, 3A) this season.

If you need a budget keeper option before deadline, Trafford is your man. He just delivered 10 points against Crystal Palace in GW5 - a clean sheet plus 3 bonus points - and leads the goalkeeper standings this season.

The Arsenal fixture isn't easy, but Trafford's numbers are exceptional for a £5m goalkeeper. If you're looking to free up funds in goal, this is your best option at the price.

This week's captaincy revolves around the blockbuster Liverpool vs Man City fixture on Sunday afternoon. Here's how to approach it:

Gvardiol has been sensational this season for a defender at this price point. He's racked up 37 total points with 1 goal and 3 assists, adding a further assist in GW5 against Sunderland. At 27% ownership, he's popular - but with good reason. Man City's attacking output has been relentless (5–0 vs Sunderland in GW5) and if City click at Anfield, Gvardiol could be the one benefiting from set pieces and overlapping runs.

Liverpool's goalkeeper kept a clean sheet in GW5 against Bournemouth and has 3 clean sheets this season for 27 total points. Liverpool at home to Man City is a formidable defensive setup - if you're risk-averse, Becker is worth considering for the armband. But for maximum upside, an attacking option from either side is the bolder and potentially more rewarding call.

That's your GW6 deadline day briefing. Remember - transfers close at 10am today, Saturday 10th October. Get those moves done, set your captain, and we'll see you on the other side. Good luck! 🍀