The Scout’s latest Fantasy Premier League advice for Gameweek 2 highlights four players with momentum, favourable fixtures or improved underlying numbers as managers weigh up early transfers before Friday’s deadline.
The Scout’s latest Fantasy Premier League advice for Gameweek 2 highlights four players with momentum, favourable fixtures or improved underlying numbers as managers weigh up early transfers before Friday’s deadline.
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Fantasy Premier League managers have been handed an early steer on where to spend their transfers, with The Scout naming Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Yoane Wissa and Timothy Castagne as the key Gameweek 2 targets. The official Premier League FPL guide says the quartet has been identified for strong potential this weekend, with the article published on 26 August 2026 ahead of the Friday 18:30 BST deadline. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
The Scout’s broader Gameweek 2 coverage also underlines that this is the first major transfer window of the season for many managers. The Premier League’s FPL player price update shows no price rises or falls yet, but it lists the most-bought and most-sold players for the round, giving a snapshot of where the early bandwagons are forming. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/2884829?utm_source=openai))
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer is back on the radar after producing a goal and assist in the 3-2 win at Fulham. The Scout said the performance delivered his first double-digit haul in more than six months and stood out not only for the returns but for the volume of shots and take-ons he produced. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
That sort of output matters in FPL because it suggests both form and involvement in key attacking phases. The Scout’s separate Gameweek 2 planning article also points to Palmer as one of the premium options managers can build around, which helps explain why he remains in the conversation despite his price tag. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698173/the-scouts-fpl-gw2-squad-for-wildcarders-and-new-starters?utm_source=openai))
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is another premium pick singled out by The Scout, reflecting his long-standing appeal as a reliable source of goals, assists and bonus potential. In the same official FPL coverage, Saka appears among the most-transferred-in players for Gameweek 2, indicating that a sizable number of managers are already moving to get him back or keep him in. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
The transfer data matters because it shows the market split after the opening round. While some managers are trimming Manchester United assets following a disappointing start, others are using free transfers to load up on Arsenal and Chelsea attackers ahead of more favourable fixtures. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4697098/ten-lessons-from-gameweek-1-in-fantasy?utm_source=openai))
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is part of the radar because he offers a more budget-friendly route into attacking points. The Scout’s official article places him among the four recommended targets for Gameweek 2, while the transfer data shows strong interest in Brentford defender Michael Kayode and midfielder Anton Stach, suggesting managers are also hunting value from well-positioned mid-price options. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
Timothy Castagne completes the shortlist. As a defender, his appeal is tied to a different type of FPL return: clean sheets, defensive contribution points and the possibility of value against the right fixture. The Scout’s inclusion of Castagne in the radar suggests there is still room in early-season strategy for defenders who can deliver steady points without requiring premium spending. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
The first days of the Gameweek 2 cycle have already produced clear transfer trends. Premier League FPL’s official update shows Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo among the most-sold midfielders after Manchester United’s opening defeat, while Saka is among the most-bought players and Palmer also features in broader FPL shortlists compiled from official data. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/2884829?utm_source=openai))
That combination of form, fixture appeal and ownership pressure is what makes early-season transfer decisions so decisive. The Scout’s latest radar does not guarantee success, but it offers managers a concise map of where the official FPL thinking is heading: keep faith with in-form premium attackers, identify one or two value buys, and avoid overreacting to a single bad result unless the underlying numbers also point in the wrong direction. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
For managers in Kenya and elsewhere in the FPL community, the Gameweek 2 deadline is often where the season begins in earnest. The Premier League has confirmed that managers who missed the opening deadline can still start in Gameweek 2 with unlimited free transfers before the cutoff, which makes this round especially important for new players and for anyone reassessing their squad after one weekend of evidence. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/1824242/the-advantages-of-missing-fpl-gameweek-1-deadline?utm_source=openai))
In other words, the radar is not just a list of popular names. It is an early-season signal about how the official Fantasy team is interpreting the opening matchweek: Palmer as a form-driven premium, Saka as a high-floor superstar, Wissa as a value attacker and Castagne as a defensive route to points. For managers chasing rank, those four profiles are likely to shape a lot of transfer rooms before Friday evening. ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698429/the-scouts-fpl-gameweek-2-transfer-radar?utm_source=openai))
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