Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 21: Cody Gakpo among tempting options ahead of European double headers

THE same six clubs that fulfilled two fixtures in Gameweek 20 are set to pull double duty again in Gameweek 21.

As a result, you may already be well prepared but allow us to propose some transfer recommendations as usual.

There’s probably no need to suggest obvious names such as Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.8m), Dejan Kulusevski (£4.3m) and Phil Foden (£6.4m) but that’s them mentioned anyway, just in case you have been unable to see the wood for the trees lately.

Cody Gakpo (£4.8m)

Dream TeamGakpo averages six points-per-game this season[/caption]

Generally speaking, when Dream Team bosses have opted for another Liverpool attacker to accompany Mohamed Salah (£8m) they have selected Luis Diaz (£3.7m).

The Colombian winger remains a perfectly viable option but it’s worth noting that Gakpo is nine points ahead in the overall rankings.

Both players have scored 12 goals and provided four assists but the Dutchman has enjoyed more success of late.

Having been rested against Lille, Gakpo is virtually guaranteed to start at home to Ipswich on Saturday – the Tractor Boys lost 6-0 to Manchester City last time out.

And surely the 25-year-old will get some minutes against former club PSV in midweek?

Ollie Watkins (£5.2m)

Watkins scored against Arsenal last weekendReuters

Aston Villa have the luxury of two home fixtures in Gameweek 21, against West Ham and Celtic.

The Hammers have lost four of their last five games, conceding 15 goals in that time.

Watkins will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing a team in disarray having banked 49 points across the last four Gameweeks.

Unai Emery revealed that Morgan Rogers (£3.7m) was “a little bit sick” after the Villains’ defeat to Monaco in the Champions League, perhaps a reason why the affordable midfielder mustered just three points this Gameweek.

However, the 22-year-old remains a good option under the assumption his illness doesn’t worsen.

Leandro Trossard (£3.6m)

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A genuine differential here as the Belgium international currently features in just 3.2% of teams.

No Arsenal player has taken more points from the last three games than Trossard, who has registered a goal and three assists in his last 183 minutes.

The Gunners travel to 17th-placed Wolves at the weekend before a trip to Girona in midweek – the La Liga outfit have lost six of their seven Champions League games this season.

All things considered, it’s a favourable double header for Mikel Arteta’s troops.

If Trossard doesn’t float your boat, you may prefer Gabriel Martinelli (£4m), Martin Odegaard (£4.9m) or Kai Havertz (£4.5m).

Or if you think it’s wiser to target clean sheets, Gabriel (£5m) is your man – he doubles up as a potent threat at set-pieces.

Newcastle Favourites

ReutersSouthampton’s defence will do well to resist this double act[/caption]

Away from the European double headers, Eddie Howe’s side are next in line to face relegation-bound Southampton.

This match-up was more appealing before the Magpies lost 4-1 to Bournemouth but Alexander Isak (£6.3m), Anthony Gordon (£5.4m), Lewis Hall (£4.4m) and Bruno Guimaraes (£4.7m) could easily cash in on the south coast.

Looking further ahead, Newcastle are one of only four teams with two fixtures in the diary for Gameweek 22 so this strategy is not just a one-week punt.

Confirm your transfers for Gameweek 21 before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.

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