Question 1

What does the transfer market look like for selling Ndiaye and buying Scott in Gameweek 4?

Accepted Answer

A total of 65,848 managers have sold Iliman Ndiaye this gameweek - a volume that reflects meaningful market concern rather than isolated decisions. Meanwhile, 53,444 have moved into Alex Scott as an alternative, though the exit from Ndiaye is the stronger market signal in this pairing. Understanding what is driving those 65,848 sales is the key question heading into Gameweek 4.

Question 2

What is the ownership risk of keeping Ndiaye over Scott in Gameweek 4?

Accepted Answer

Iliman Ndiaye carries 11.2% ownership against 2.6% for Alex Scott. Holding Ndiaye keeps you aligned with the majority - if they blank, you do not lose rank to most of your rivals. But that same ownership cuts both ways: a Alex Scott return while you hold Ndiaye costs rank against the 2.6% who made the switch. Your rank ambition and mini-league position should shape how you weight this.

Question 3

What is the budget impact of selling Ndiaye for Scott?

Accepted Answer

This transfer costs £0.1m extra, moving from Iliman Ndiaye at £5.9m to Alex Scott at £6.0m. That upgrade cost needs to be funded from elsewhere in your squad or your bank. The question is whether £6.0m represents a price point that justifies the outlay relative to the expected return differential. At 8.0 projected points for Alex Scott against 5.3 for Ndiaye, the model backs the premium this gameweek.

Question 4

How do the fixtures compare for Ndiaye and Scott heading into Gameweek 4?

Accepted Answer

Alex Scott faces Brentford (H) in Gameweek 4 - a Medium rated fixture. Iliman Ndiaye draws Man Utd (A), rated Hard. The fixture swing is the clearest argument for making this move now rather than waiting. Buying into Scott before an easier schedule is a better entry point than chasing after they have already delivered. The 53,444 managers who have already transferred in have largely acted on this fixture window.

Should I sell Iliman Ndiaye for Alex Scott? FPL Transfer Analysis Gameweek 4

Iliman Ndiaye vs Alex Scott: Gameweek 4 Transfer Analysis

Ndiaye vs Scott Gameweek 4

Scott may have a Double Gameweek 4 - two scoring chances where Ndiaye has one.