FPL Top Transfer Recommendations: Gameweek 24

The Hard Tackle lists the five best options to consider to bring into your team heading into FPL Gameweek 24 of the 2025/26 season.

Gameweek 24 is right around the corner, and if your FPL team needs a shake-up, we have got you covered. With the season heating up in January 2026, managers everywhere are eyeing players who can deliver big points against favourable match-ups. This piece dives deep into our top five transfer picks: Bournemouth’s Alex Jimenez, Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele, Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo, and Chelsea’s Joao Pedro.

These guys are not just hot names; they are in form, facing shaky opponents, and priced right for your budget. Whether you are chasing mini-leagues or climbing the overall ranks, bringing one or two into your squad could be the move that turns your chip strategy around. Picture this: clean sheets, goals, assists, and bonus points piling up while others scratch their heads over blank gameweeks.

The Premier League fixtures for Gameweek 24 set the stage perfectly, with teams like Wolves, Burnley, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham, and West Ham United showing cracks in their armour. We have scoured stats, recent hauls, and team trends to back our shouts. No fluff here, just solid reasons why these players could haul double digits and set you up for the long haul.

Forget template picks that everyone owns. These gems give you an edge, blending reliability with upside. Sticking with proven captaincy options is safe, but smart transfers like these win leagues. Let us break them down one by one, starting with the defenders who could rack up those precious DEFCON points.

Alex Jimenez: Bournemouth’s wing wizard

Alex Jimenez has been a revelation for Bournemouth lately, turning heads with his attacking flair from the back. The young Spaniard often bombs forward like a winger, whipping in crosses and grabbing shots on target that boost his FPL haul way beyond typical defender numbers.

This past weekend, he notched a goal against Liverpool, which adds to his long-term appeal. That kind of multi-category output means he is not just banking save points but also chasing returns every match. Facing Wolves in GW24 sweetens the deal for the Spaniard.

The Black Country outfit cannot string two clean sheets together, leaking goals from set pieces and open play due to shaky defending and midfield gaps. Jimenez’s points history screams value: steady minutes, bonus potential from his energetic style, and now peaking form. If Bournemouth grab a win or draw on the road, expect him to hit 8-12 points easily. Bring him in for a defender who is benched or facing Arsenal; your backline will thank you.

Nordi Mukiele: Sunderland’s DEFCON machine in FPL

Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele is the defender FPL bosses dream about, especially with Burnley up next. He has played every minute since GW3, locking down flanks and racking up DEFCON points like clockwork. That translates to automatic four-pointers irrespective of clean sheets, plus tackles and clearances on top.

The summer arrival’s exploits this season have Sunderland sitting pretty in ninth, beating big names like Chelsea and Newcastle United while drawing giants like Arsenal and Manchester City. Burnley’s wild ride, complete with flashes of attack but constant defensive meltdowns, plays right into Mukiele’s hands.

The Clarets have shipped goals from everywhere, making a clean sheet very doable for the Black Cats at home. Recent hauls show Mukiele’s consistency; when he does not keep a clean sheet, an assist follows to produce the usual returns. At £4.5m with 12.5% ownership, he is a no-brainer transfer for bench fodder turning starter. Burnley might trouble Sunderland, but Mukiele’s match-up is pure gold.

Iliman Ndiaye: Everton’s advanced attacker

Iliman Ndiaye’s role at Everton makes him a midfield steal, pushing high up as a winger who scores, assists, and wins fouls in dangerous spots. The Senegalese attacker’s advanced position means more shots, key passes, and bonus points. With four goals and two assists totalling 73 points overall this term at £6.2m, his return from AFCON bodes well for FPL managers.

Brighton away may be the perfect opponent. The Seagulls’ backline is vulnerable, conceding soft goals and struggling with pacey forwards like Ndiaye. The Everton attacker’s creativity shines against leaky defences, and he is ready for a massive haul. Swap out an underperforming midfielder; his upside could captaincy territory.

Bryan Mbeumo: Manchester United’s Post-AFCON firecracker

Bryan Mbeumo’s switch to Manchester United from Brentford was huge, but he is hitting stride post-AFCON with goals against Manchester City and Arsenal lighting up his FPL ledger. Those hauls (9 and 10 points) came from his all-action style, and playing as a striker can maximise his returns. At £8.3m, he can be elite, now with Manchester United’s firepower behind him.

Fulham’s inconsistency of mixing flashes of brilliance with collapses begs for exploitation. The Cottagers have dropped points at home to mid-table sides, and Mbeumo’s promising displays make him the man to punish them. The Cameroonian international can be your midfield upgrade for sustained hauls.

Joao Pedro: Chelsea’s Brazilian hotshot

Joao Pedro is on fire for Chelsea, creating chances (3.32 shot involvements per 90) and converting them, with fouls won leading to pens. His recent form screams goals against West Ham United’s porous defence, which has leaked plenty this term.

West Ham’s struggles give the Brazilian a golden shot at a hat-trick of hauls. In the long run, Pedro’s metrics of a high xG and through balls set him up for 20+ goal season. West Ham’s defence is shaky, which is perfect for his dribbling and finishing. Recent outings show rising returns; Gameweek 24 could be his breakout. Striker spot begs for him over fading options.

FPL Transfer Recommendations at a Glance

Honourable Mentions

Keep an eye on these for deeper squads: Patrick Dorgu, Marc Cucurella, Marcos Senesi for defensive solidity; Bruno Fernandes, Florian Wirtz, Enzo Le Fee in midfield; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen up top. They could spike as well this week.