Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 29 – Alexander Isak promises returns ahead of St James’ Park double header

DREAM TEAM managers are spoiled for choice when deciding upon their transfers this week.

With all 20 Premier League clubs set to play twice in Gameweek 29, there are arguably more viable options now than at any other juncture this season.

And with Manchester City and Arsenal in direct competition this weekend, gaffers may reap rewards if they think outside the box.

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Alexander Isak (£4.3m)

Newcastle’s No14 is frustratingly injury-prone but he’s a prolific goalscorer when available, as he is expected to be in Gameweek 29.

The Sweden international has scored 16 goals in all competitions this season a rate of one every 132 minutes.

With Callum Wilson (£3.9m) sidelined, Isak will surely lead the line against West Ham and Everton in the coming days, with the Magpies having the benefit of back-to-back home games.

Eddie Howe’s side have slipped to tenth in the table but their league record at St James’ Park remains impressive (nine wins, two draws and three defeats in 2023/24).

This advantage coupled with Isak’s individuals statistics makes the rangy forward a good option.

Antonee Robinson (£3.1m)

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The nature of Gameweek 29 opens up new possibilities and Fulham’s energetic left-back is certainly worthy of proper consideration.

Marco Silva’s side beat Tottenham 3-0 before the international break and will therefore be confident of positive results against Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest.

Robinson provided an assist against Spurs and his haul of 14 points (his best of the season) made him the best performer among assets in his position last Gameweek.

The USA international is currently joint-seventh among defenders having amassed 171 points, a total bolstered by his impressive tally of 37 bonus points.

He’s the Premier League unmatched master of interceptions and he ranks highly for successful dribbles and accurate crosses too.

Additionally, only one other defender, Emerson (£3.3m), has made more tackles than Robinson.

Add in seven assists and the only thing missing from his game is the odd goal.

Fulham arguably have the most favourable double header in Gameweek 29 and Robinson is well placed to capitalise.

Mohamed Salah (£6.6m)

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We try to avoid blindingly obvious transfer suggestions but this one is worth underlining several times over.

There’s a chance Man City and Arsenal will cancel each other out to some degree on Sunday which would leave the door open for Liverpool assets to cash in, with all eyes on their Egyptian superstar.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are undefeated at Anfield this season and, like Newcastle, they too have the benefit of two home fixtures this coming Gameweek in the form of Brighton and Sheffield United.

Granted, the Seagulls have been a bogey team in recent years but it’s hard to envisage anything other than an emphatic home win on Thursday night when the Blades visit Merseyside.

Salah has racked up 255 points via 21 goals and 13 assists despite Africa Cup of Nations commitments and an injury lay-off.

His record speaks for itself over many years, hence why he’s the most-popular recruit by a wide margin ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Cole Palmer (£4.5m)

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Chelsea also have the convenience of two home games in Gameweek 29 with the first being a favourable match-up against Burnley.

The Clarets are 19th in the table and will probably struggle to contain the Blues’ in-form midfielder, who has 14 goals and 14 assists to his name since his switch from Man City.

Palmer has been one of the standout stories of the Dream Team campaign and currently finds himself ranked fourth among midfielders with 236 points – a remarkable achievement without European commitments to bolster his schedule.

Manchester United will provide a sterner test in midweek but the 21-year-old may have already registered a double-digit haul by then with Vincent Kompany’s side having lost nine of their 14 away games since promotion.

Looking further ahead, Chelsea only have one fixture in Gameweek 30 but it’s against Sheffield United so Palmer may feast again.

Lock in your transfers for Gameweek 29 before Saturday’s 11:30am deadline!

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