Transfer targets ahead of Gameweek 3: featuring Harvey Barnes, Chris Wood and others

DREAM TEAM managers have until 11am on Saturday morning to confirm their transfers for Gameweek 3.

We’ve assembled some tempting transfer targets separate from the too-obvious-to-list options for your consideration.

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Harvey Barnes (£4m)

Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) would have been a viable option this week had he not seen red against Liverpool on Monday night.

But Dream Team managers can follow the same logic with Newcastle’s No11.

The Magpies are due to face Leeds this Saturday with the Whites having been hammered by Arsenal in Gameweek 2.

Daniel Farke’s side were also humiliated by Sheffield Wednesday’s youngsters in the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle may have had their hearts broken by Arne Slot’s troops last time out but they showed they pack a punch even when a man down to the champions.

Barnes is a true horses-for-courses selection as he boasts a formidable record against Leeds of five goals in six Premier League appearances.

The 27-year-old should be guaranteed playing time while Gordon serves his suspension with Newcastle’s next home game also a favourable match-up in the form of Wolves.

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Chris Wood (£4.3m)

Dream Team bosses could do a lot worse than targeting West Ham’s weaknesses at present.

The Hammers lost 3-0 to Sunderland on the opening weekend and got thrashed 5-1 by Chelsea in Gameweek 2, not to mention a Carabao Cup capitulation at Wolves.

Nottingham Forest will feel confident of a positive result against Graham Potter’s mob this Sunday and their big target man might be first in line to benefit.

Alternatively, four of their midfielders are already into double figures for points: Morgan Gibbs-White (£4.7m), Callum Hudson-Odoi (£3.7m), Dan Ndoye (£3.3m) and Elliot Anderson (£3.7m).

September brings a tricky trip to Arsenal for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men but that’s more than countered by favourable fixtures against Burnley and Sunderland.

Forest will also commence their Europa League campaign after the international break.

Dream Team bosses should ensure they have plenty of players active in Europe once the midweek fixtures start coming thick and fast.

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Pedro Porro (£5.1m)

Both Brennan Johnson (£4.7m) and Richarlison (£3.3m) are among the most popular recruits ahead of Gameweek 3 at this stage.

And that’s perfectly understandable.

But we’re choosing to shine a light on Tottenham’s defence after two clean sheets from as many outings.

Cristian Romero (£3.6m), Micky van de Ven (£3.8m) and Djed Spence (£3.8m) are all more affordable but it feels like Porro is on the brink of a mega haul.

The Spaniard continues to take up advanced positions and, in the absence of James Maddison (£4.5m), he’s on set-pieces.

It’s worth remembering that Porro racked up a whopping 51 bonus points last season.

Spurs host Bournemouth this weekend but it’s their trip to West Ham in Gameweek 4 that looks most inviting.

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Matheus Cunha (£5m)

A pure one-week punt to finish.

Manchester United are at home to Burnley on Saturday and their new No10 will be licking his lips at the prospect.

Only two players have registered more shots than Cunha across the first two league games and the Brazilian forward is the outright leader for shots on target.

It feels as if his first goal in red is just around the corner and what better platform than Old Trafford against a newly-promoted team?

Many gaffers will feel they can’t accommodate a short-term move such as this (a Manchester derby awaits in Gameweek 4) especially with the European competitions looming large but it wouldn’t be a surprise if Cunha bagged a big double-digit haul against the Clarets.

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