Premier League Winter Transfer Analysis 25/26 [Part One]
- DraftLad
- 1 day ago
- 7 min read
The January transfer window is well and truly under way, with multiple Premier League clubs already confirming one or more new signings. We'll share our analysis on what to expect from each of these new arrivals from a Draft EPL Fantasy perspective between now and when the transfer window slams shut on February 1. Our first installment looks at players confirmed by their respective clubs between the window opening on January 1 and January 4th.
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Premier League Winter Transfer Analysis
25/26 Premier League Confirmed Transfers Analysis
Below, DraftLad will cover each transfer individually, providing his analysis of how they will be expected to perform in the 2nd half of the 25/26 season. We use a five-star rating model to rank the new signings relative to their draft value; use these as a guide to help get your Draft Premier League season off to a flyer!
We’ve ranked the transfers, based on a star rating, from 1 to 5:
⭐️ = Steer clear
⭐️⭐️ = Wait and see
⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Could be worth a punt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Great prospect
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = The Premier League signing you’ve been waiting for!
The Premier League Winter Transfer Analysis covers signings that were confirmed by their respective clubs between the end of the January 1 and January 4th! If you would like to see the converted fantasy points scored by many of the below players this past season (in their respective leagues) check out our table here: https://www.thedraftsociety.com/transfers-fpts PP90 = fantasy points per 90. GPP90 = ghost points per 90. PPS = fantasy points per start. GPPS = ghost points per start. xPP90 = expected fantasy points per 90 (using xG and xA)
Pascal Gross
Position: Central Midfielder (M in Fantrax)
Team: Brighton
Signed From: Borussia Dortmund for €2m
Prospects: The 34-year-old German is back where he belongs. Groß spent seven seasons with Brighton before returning to Germany for a season and a half at Dortmund. He started 28 matches in 2023/24 as BVB finished fourth, but his minutes dropped this season after falling out of favor with Niko Kovač and being overtaken by younger midfielders. Seeking regular playing time, he’s returned to the South Coast.
During his previous Premier League stint, Groß was an elite Fantrax midfielder, driven by chance creation, set pieces, and heavy minutes.
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