Saka's Price Rise Makes Odegaard a Bargain in Fantasy Premier League

 Saka's Price Rise Makes Odegaard a Bargain in Fantasy Premier League

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal cs\with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024 in London, England(Image- Getty)

In the Fantasy Premier League, the prices of players have been revealed, and Bukayo Saka's price increase to £10.0m has made Martin Odegaard a more attractive option for managers. Saka's price rise is due to his impressive performance in the EURO 2024 tournament, where he played 637 minutes and started all seven matches for England. However, Odegaard's lack of international commitments means he may be more influential in the opening Gameweeks.

Odegaard's performance in the 2023/24 season was respectable, with 186 points from eight goals and 11 assists. He is also likely to be on penalties when Saka is not on the pitch. Meanwhile, Declan Rice's form in the second half of last season makes him a popular pick in the mid-price midfielder category.

The price increase of David Raya to £5.5m makes him less appealing, and managers may opt for a cut-price goalkeeper like Jordan Pickford, who offers plenty of save points and bonus point potential. The rise in Raya's price also indicates that Arsenal's key defenders may see a jump in cost due to their league-high 18 clean sheets in 2023/24.

Managers will need to balance their squads with value picks to accommodate the expensive prices of top players like Saka, Mohamed Salah, and Erling Haaland. The Scout's analysis provides insights into key player prices and how managers can navigate the market to build a strong team.