Question 1

What does the transfer market look like for selling Tarkowski and buying Van Hecke in Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

A total of 32,635 managers have sold James Tarkowski this gameweek - a volume that reflects meaningful market concern rather than isolated decisions. Meanwhile, 30,531 have moved into Jan Paul Van Hecke as an alternative, though the exit from Tarkowski is the stronger market signal in this pairing. Understanding what is driving those 32,635 sales is the key question heading into Gameweek 36.

Question 2

What is the ownership risk of keeping Tarkowski over Van Hecke in Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

James Tarkowski carries 11.5% ownership against 10.3% for Jan Paul Van Hecke. Holding Tarkowski 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 Jan Paul Van Hecke return while you hold Tarkowski costs rank against the 10.3% 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 Tarkowski for Van Hecke?

Accepted Answer

Selling James Tarkowski at £5.7m for Jan Paul Van Hecke at £4.6m frees up £1.1m in your transfer bank. That freed budget can be redirected to a stronger position elsewhere in your squad, effectively making this move a two-stage value play: swapping Tarkowski for Van Hecke while strengthening another area. At 5.8 projected points for Jan Paul Van Hecke against 1.8 for Tarkowski, the model backs the premium this gameweek.

Question 4

How do the fixtures compare for Tarkowski and Van Hecke heading into Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

Jan Paul Van Hecke faces Wolves (H) in Gameweek 36 - a Very Easy rated fixture. James Tarkowski draws Crystal Palace (A), rated Medium. The fixture swing is the clearest argument for making this move now rather than waiting. Buying into Van Hecke before an easier schedule is a better entry point than chasing after they have already delivered. The 30,531 managers who have already transferred in have largely acted on this fixture window.

Should I sell James Tarkowski for Jan Paul Van Hecke? FPL Transfer Analysis Gameweek 36

James Tarkowski vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: Gameweek 36 Transfer Analysis

Tarkowski vs Van Hecke Gameweek 36

Selling Tarkowski for Van Hecke frees up £1.1m and gets you the better fixture.