Updated 9 October 2026 after the final pre-GW6 press conference. Pedro Porro remains unavailable, while Van de Ven, Van Hecke and Maddison are available. International workload may still influence the XI.
The international break created plenty of uncertainty, but the deadline decision should now use confirmed club information.
The short answer
| Player | Latest status | FPL action |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Porro | OUT | SELLABLE / bench |
| Micky van de Ven | Available | Start if owned |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | Available | Start if owned |
| James Maddison | Available | Minutes monitor |
Porro owners need a plan
A confirmed absence is different from a 75% flag. If Porro is part of your starting XI and your bench is weak, this is a legitimate transfer. Arsenal defenders, Hall and DefCon centre-backs are current alternatives.
Latest FPL news
Van de Ven and Van Hecke help Spurs structurally
Both centre-backs are available, although international minutes may still influence selection. That helps Tottenham defensively but does not suddenly make Old Trafford an obvious clean-sheet fixture.
Maddison returns to the conversation
Maddison is available but recently lost several days. For FPL he remains more of a monitor than a priority buy.
United attackers remain attractive
Porro's absence plus the away fixture keeps Bruno and Mbeumo in the one-week conversation. That does not guarantee a haul, but the matchup remains useful.
What this changes for transfers
Use this order: availability → expected start → expected minutes → role → fixture → price.
If a player is confirmed out, decide whether your bench can cover before selling. If a player has been declared available, stop treating an old flag as current information.
What this changes for Wildcard managers
A Wildcard lets you avoid uncertainty. Prefer confirmed-fit players unless the late-test player's upside is clearly worth carrying and your bench can cover.
What this changes for your bench
Put the player with the strongest expected-minutes floor first. A nailed defender with DefCon or clean-sheet routes can be a better first substitute than an attacker likely to get only 20 minutes.
OneFPL verdict
Porro is out and sellable if you need the starter. Van de Ven and Van Hecke are available. The news keeps Bruno and Mbeumo attractive one-week options.
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FAQ
Is Pedro Porro available?
No.
Are Van de Ven and Van Hecke fit?
Yes.
Is Maddison available?
Yes, although his recent training has been interrupted.