Bradley to Arsenal? FPL impact of potential Gunners move

According to BBC Sport's 'Friday's gossip' column, Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bid for Liverpool defender Bradley. While still a rumour, a potential move to the Emirates could offer an intriguing budget defensive option for Fantasy Premier League managers, particularly if he secures a starting role.

By the numbers

• Position: DEF
• Price:

A £4.9m

• Availability: Flagged (0% chance of playing next round)
• Expected points next GW: 0.0
• This season: 42 pts, 928 mins, 0 goals, 2 assists, 4 clean sheets, 65 DEFCON pts
• 2025/26: 42 pts, 928 mins, 0 goals, 2 assists, 4 clean sheets
• 2024/25: 41 pts, 744 mins, 0 goals, 2 assists, 3 clean sheets
• 2023/24: 50 pts, 752 mins, 1 goal, 3 assists, 3 clean sheets

The FPL verdict

Should Bradley make the switch to Arsenal, his starting likelihood would be the key factor for FPL managers. At A £4.9m, he'd slot in as a budget defender, but consistent minutes in Arsenal's backline would be crucial for FPL relevance. Given his current status at Liverpool and prior season's minutes, he's not been a regular starter.

His FPL data shows a consistent, albeit modest, points return when he does play, with 4 clean sheets this season and a DEFCON score of 65. However, his attacking returns are limited (0 goals this season, 1 across his last three Premier League seasons). His expected points for the next gameweek are currently 0.0, reflecting his flagged status and lack of immediate game time.

As a differential, Bradley is currently owned by just 0.1% of FPL managers. If he were to secure a starting berth under Mikel Arteta, perhaps in a full-back role, he could become a valuable enabler. Arsenal's strong defensive record could boost his clean sheet potential, but FPL managers would need to closely monitor team news for his integration and expected minutes before considering him as a viable option.