2018/19 Mid-price midfielders 6.0-7.5

[Stemania]

On Jota - my feeling is Richarlison might be a better bet at his pricepoint early on, but he's for sure on my watchlist. If I do invest in a Wolves attacking player (and I think there'll be a few great value Wolves players this season) it would currently be 5.5m Jimenez.

[ZeroRemorse]

Is Jimenez worth paying the extra .5m more than Hughes from Watford?

[Stemania]

Is Jimenez worth paying the extra .5m more than Hughes from Watford?

I'd say so, but it depends on your formation and doesn't seem a widespread view. I just can't see a 5.5m striker being poor value with all the creativity they have behind him. Jota, Neves, Moutinho, two attacking wingbacks, a new quick RWer, all feeding Jimenez.

I know Jota is generally considered the pick of the bunch, and he does look great, but Moutinho and Neves will dominate the set pieces/pens so it's not exactly as if he's a Charlie Daniels - the 1m saving (and different formation) looks good to me - as does the extra spend on a 5m mid.

[blahblah]

Depends if Jota moves I side and Jim is benched.

[Billy Bongo]

Richalison had twice as many headed chances as anyone else in the league last season.

Headed goals , 1. Just 1.

Still a lot to prove

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[Stemania]

Depends if Jota moves I side and Jim is benched.

I've been reading a lot of Wolves forums and haven't really found anyone seriously expecting this to happen (Traore/Cav/Costa fighting for RW with one of Costa/Cavaleiro also providing backup for Jota at LW, and Bonatini backup for Jimenez up top - is what I've read). I've seen people suggest it's possible Jim could come out, with Jota a false 9, but basically no-one expecting it to happen - I guess one big draw with Jota is that he basically plays whatever happens.

[No Way Jose]

Richalison had twice as many headed chances as anyone else in the league last season.

Headed goals , 1. Just 1.

Still a lot to prove

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100% but he’s young and improving so it should be fun to watch regardless

[sunnO)))jihai]

Any Richarlisowners worried about the Bernard news?

[Arhaych]

Any Richarlisowners worried about the Bernard news?

No, I don't think Marco Silva (in particular given his relationship with the player) would pay £40-£50m for Richarlison to warm a bench.

[sunnO)))jihai]

Not saying that he will be benched by Bernard, but he might lose some minutes or get shifted to the right wing occasionally.

[Arhaych]

Personally, I think he'll play no 10, and Sigurdsson will drop deeper to play CM with Gana.

There's a poster on here (The Username) who is very clued up on Everton - would welcome his input!

[ekoku]

I’m not understanding the love for B.Silva.
I’m aware of the comments from Pep over the weekend, and get that he’s a sure starter.

However even so-won’t he be in the midfield 3? i.e how likely is he to return?

I see him playing with Fernandinho and foden with sane Mahrez and Aguero up front ...

[Gambit]

Getting late jitters about Jota!

His first two GW's are ok but that run from GW3-GW6 is not nice at all H v City, A v West Ham, H v Burnley, A v United, cant see many points against City/United, Burnley are never an easy team to face and West Ham away will be a tough place to go.

Is he worth the early investment? thinking of swapping him for a premium def. Also, with the players Wolves are signing they may need a bit of time to gel, and get used to the PL.

Is Jota worth the 6.5m?

[Edwaardz]

I’m not understanding the love for B.Silva.
I’m aware of the comments from Pep over the weekend, and get that he’s a sure starter.

However even so-won’t he be in the midfield 3? i.e how likely is he to return?

I see him playing with Fernandinho and foden with sane Mahrez and Aguero up front ...

17-18 (fantasy):

KDB: 8 goals, 18 assists
D Silva: 9 goals, 11 assists

Not really a problem for him imo.

[ekoku]

Fair. I’m just being awkward I guess.

[ZeroRemorse]

Kovacic added at 6.0m for Chelsea.

Might be an alright option when settled, looks like Fabregas is well on the periphery now unless Sarri goes for the reverse triangle in MF instead of Kante Jorginho Kovacic, he could play Jorginho/Kante Fabregas Kovacic.

[Sutter Kane]

I feel Kante is the most important player of the aforementioned there so he plays every game pretty much. Then I guess it depends on the opposition but I'd be surprised if Jorginho doesn't play almost every game too. So it's Kovacic vs Fabregas in that system imo. Chelsea could be quite hard to break down but one of the three must surely be slightly more advanced to provide a decent threat with Hazard/Willian/Striker. I think I heard Kante will be allowed to venture forward a bit more which might be interesting, can't remember where I heard it though and he's not part of this price group anyway!

At 6mn, I feel Kovacic is an awful FPL purchase on paper.

[Sutter Kane]

Getting late jitters about Jota!

His first two GW's are ok but that run from GW3-GW6 is not nice at all H v City, A v West Ham, H v Burnley, A v United, cant see many points against City/United, Burnley are never an easy team to face and West Ham away will be a tough place to go.

Is he worth the early investment? thinking of swapping him for a premium def. Also, with the players Wolves are signing they may need a bit of time to gel, and get used to the PL.

Is Jota worth the 6.5m?

I have been thinking about Jota as this week I've been switching between Jota+Ederson and BSilva+Fabianski - another possibility cropped up which was exchange Jota for Costa (or another 5mn) and upgrade one of my two 4mn defenders (probably the Cardiff one!) to Bellerin who can then take the place of Costa at GW3...

[Gambit]

Getting late jitters about Jota!

His first two GW's are ok but that run from GW3-GW6 is not nice at all H v City, A v West Ham, H v Burnley, A v United, cant see many points against City/United, Burnley are never an easy team to face and West Ham away will be a tough place to go.

Is he worth the early investment? thinking of swapping him for a premium def. Also, with the players Wolves are signing they may need a bit of time to gel, and get used to the PL.

Is Jota worth the 6.5m?

I have been thinking about Jota as this week I've been switching between Jota+Ederson and BSilva+Fabianski - another possibility cropped up which was exchange Jota for Costa (or another 5mn) and upgrade one of my two 4mn defenders (probably the Cardiff one!) to Bellerin who can then take the place of Costa at GW3...

he's gone for me, I've swapped him for Fraser 5.5m, a bit risky as he seems to be injured quite often but I do think he's a good player and the fixtures are outstanding. My initial aim was to move Jota to a premium defender but I've still doubts about many of the premium defenders I'm looking at, so I've used the 1m saving to bring DDG back into my team, in effect giving me an extra premium defender and a route into the United defence (which I still expect to be very strong).

Jota could burn me, but can't see Wolves scoring well in that nasty run between GW3-GW6, so hopefully not too much damage and DDG and Fraser can do as well or better.

[Stemania]

Personally, I think he'll play no 10, and Sigurdsson will drop deeper to play CM with Gana.

Looks like they're getting Andre Gomes, the Barcelona one(!), on loan too. No idea where they'll all fit in - maybe Walcott and Siggy just drop out?

Plus Mina. What a great window for Everton!

[tarkens]

Plus Mina. What a great window for Everton!

ahh remember when Everton won the transfer window last year with their amazing signings - Klaassen, Keane, Rooney, Sandro, Siggy, Pickford and Vlasic?

same thing is happening this year

[fred1266]

I’m not understanding the love for B.Silva.
I’m aware of the comments from Pep over the weekend, and get that he’s a sure starter.

However even so-won’t he be in the midfield 3? i.e how likely is he to return?

I see him playing with Fernandinho and foden with sane Mahrez and Aguero up front ...

theyplayed a 451 with B silva playing as a CAM

[Billy Bongo]

I’m not understanding the love for B.Silva.
I’m aware of the comments from Pep over the weekend, and get that he’s a sure starter.

However even so-won’t he be in the midfield 3? i.e how likely is he to return?

I see him playing with Fernandinho and foden with sane Mahrez and Aguero up front ...

You dont need to understand Guardiola, just need to listen to him

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[MiNiMaL_FuSS]

I’m not understanding the love for B.Silva.
I’m aware of the comments from Pep over the weekend, and get that he’s a sure starter.

However even so-won’t he be in the midfield 3? i.e how likely is he to return?

I see him playing with Fernandinho and foden with sane Mahrez and Aguero up front ...

You dont need to understand Guardiola, just need to listen to him

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He doesn't have a track record of completely misleading the press in regards to his lineup at all

[Notned]

Lucas Moura have a chance to nail down a spot while Son is away at the Asian cup? Could be a nice left field pick, if a little short term and risky..

[sir_skillalot]

What do we think about 7-7.5m mids? I really want one but there doesn't seem to be a clear pick

Looks to be between Mkhy, Ramsey, Gross and Willian. Leaning towards one of the latter two at the moment. Gross has dodgy fixtures, but looks to be on pens and free kicks. Whereas Willian plays for a better team with better fixtures, but is he nailed on?

[bspittles]

What do we think about 7-7.5m mids? I really want one but there doesn't seem to be a clear pick

Looks to be between Mkhy, Ramsey, Gross and Willian. Leaning towards one of the latter two at the moment. Gross has dodgy fixtures, but looks to be on pens and free kicks. Whereas Willian plays for a better team with better fixtures, but is he nailed on?

I've got Groß and Kieta from that group (at the moment).

[Desperado]

Well of course there's Bernardo Silva if you have cool head to swallow it when he start's one match out of four at the bench. Can be the GW2 for example. Sane Mahrez et al come with the same risk in my opinion.

[ajcairns]

this is the last slot i am trying to finalize, a 7.5m Mid. I think I have had all them bar Gross in my drafts.

[MrBenn]

Me too . i have got B Silva on my draft and Willian. Concerned BS may get dropped when others return ?
Chelsea seem to be hit and miss in their friendlies.
Watched Mickeytarian loads last season and he is the classic Arsenal home cannon fodder player.
Prefer Ramsey but he is carrying a knock already

Decisions decisions...