The 2026 summer transfer window has changed several important FPL roles.
The biggest impact is not always the new player's own points. A signing can remove minutes from an existing asset, change penalties or alter a team's defensive structure.
Transfer summary
| Transfer | Main FPL effect |
|---|---|
| Christos Tzolis to Arsenal | New competition on Arsenal's left side |
| Morgan Rogers to Chelsea | Crowded Chelsea attack and new role under Alonso |
| Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa | Replaces Rogers' direct attacking threat |
| Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa | Adds midfield competition and World Cup workload |
| João Gomes to Aston Villa | Changes defensive-contribution and midfield roles |
| Elliot Anderson to Manchester City | Moves an elite DC midfielder into a possession-heavy team |
| Sandro Tonali to Tottenham | Reshapes Spurs midfield and Newcastle's centre |
| Marcos Senesi to Tottenham | Changes Tottenham defence and Bournemouth's CBIT leader |
| Victor Muñoz to Liverpool | Helps replace Salah's wide attacking output |
| Youri Tielemans to Manchester United | Creates a new midfield structure around Bruno |
1. Christos Tzolis to Arsenal
Tzolis joined after scoring 17 goals and supplying 23 assists in the Belgian Pro League.
FPL impact
- More competition for Arsenal's wide attackers
- Potential goal and assist value when starting
- Possible corners or indirect set pieces
- Greater risk of early substitutions
2. Morgan Rogers to Chelsea
Rogers is Chelsea's marquee signing for Xabi Alonso's 3-4-2-1.
FPL impact
- Competition with Palmer and other attacking midfielders
- Possible reduction in central minutes for existing players
- More attacking quality around João Pedro
- Uncertain set-piece share
3. Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa
Garnacho joined on loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
FPL impact
- Direct winger with counterattacking potential
- Competition with Villa's wide players
- Could improve Watkins' supply
- Less likely to dominate set pieces
4. Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa
Manzambi arrived from Freiburg after representing Switzerland at the World Cup.
FPL impact
- Adds central-midfield competition
- Could play box-to-box
- Potential defensive contributions
- Late World Cup workload creates risk
5. João Gomes to Aston Villa
Gomes adds tackling and ball-winning.
FPL impact
- Potential defensive-contribution points
- Could allow creative midfielders to play higher
- May reduce minutes for existing central players
- Limited direct goal ceiling
6. Elliot Anderson to Manchester City
Anderson was one of last season's leading defensive-contribution midfielders.
FPL impact
- City possession may reduce defensive actions
- More rotation competition
- Better team clean-sheet potential
- Forest lose a major points source
7. Sandro Tonali to Tottenham
Tonali moved to Spurs as part of Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.
FPL impact
- Strengthens Tottenham's central midfield
- Could support Porro and Udogie attacking higher
- Creates competition for existing midfielders
- Newcastle must replace his control
8. Marcos Senesi to Tottenham
Senesi earned 50 defensive-contribution points last season.
FPL impact
- Tottenham gain a CBIT specialist
- Bournemouth lose a major defensive-action player
- Senesi enters a more possession-heavy team
- Competition may reduce starts
9. Victor Muñoz to Liverpool
Muñoz arrives as Liverpool begin life without Mohamed Salah.
FPL impact
- Competition on the right wing
- Possible direct attacking role
- Szoboszlai, Wirtz and Isak may gain responsibility
- Liverpool's penalty hierarchy remains open
10. Youri Tielemans to Manchester United
Tielemans joins a rebuilt central midfield.
FPL impact
- Can improve United's control and passing
- May help Bruno remain advanced
- Potential corners or direct free kicks
- Competition for deeper minutes
Biggest winners and losers
| Category | Player or team |
|---|---|
| Biggest direct opportunity | Tzolis |
| Biggest tactical winner | Bruno Fernandes |
| Biggest minutes question | Morgan Rogers |
| Biggest DC uncertainty | Elliot Anderson |
| Biggest former-club loss | Nottingham Forest without Anderson |
| Biggest set-piece question | Liverpool |
| Biggest rotation increase | Chelsea attack |
| Biggest defensive rebuild | Tottenham |
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FAQ
Should new signings be avoided in Gameweek 1?
No. Select them when they complete pre-season, start the final friendly and have a clear role.
Which transfer most affects another FPL player?
Tielemans may help Bruno remain advanced, while Rogers adds competition across Chelsea's attack.
Will Anderson keep earning defensive contributions at City?
He can, but City's possession may reduce the defensive actions available.
When should this article be updated?
After every major confirmed transfer and after final pre-season lineups.
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