Touré to Newcastle: FPL Impact of Gordon's Replacement

Newcastle United have confirmed the £43m acquisition of Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim, as reported by The Guardian. The 20-year-old winger is expected to step into the role vacated by Anthony Gordon, presenting an intriguing new option for Fantasy Premier League managers. With a significant transfer fee, Touré arrives with expectations to contribute immediately to Eddie Howe's attacking setup.

By the numbers

• Position: MID

Price: £5.0m

• This season: 127 pts, 2,717 mins, 8 goals, 4 assists, 4 clean sheets, 232 DEFCON pts, PPG 3.4, xGI 7.96, owned by 2.4%
• Expected points next GW: 4.7
• 2025/26 Premier League: 127 pts, 2,717 mins, 8 goals, 4 assists, 4 clean sheets
• 2024/25 Premier League: 0 pts, 0 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets
• 2023/24 Premier League: 3 pts, 151 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets

The FPL verdict

Bazoumana Touré's arrival at Newcastle, filling the void left by Anthony Gordon, suggests he is destined for a starting berth. Given the substantial transfer fee and The Guardian's report that he's 'destined to fill the boots vacated by Anthony Gordon', expect him to feature prominently in Eddie Howe's plans, likely on the wing.

While Touré is a new name in FPL for many, the comparable FPL data for Anthony (MID), which suggests 4.7 expected points next GW, offers a benchmark for a player in a similar position with solid attacking returns. This season, Anthony (MID) has amassed 127 points from 2,717 minutes, with 8 goals and 4 assists, alongside 232 DEFCON points, indicating a player who can contribute across multiple FPL scoring categories. If Touré can replicate or improve upon such output, he could quickly become a valuable asset.

At a projected £5.0m price point, Touré could emerge as a strong differential, currently owned by only 2.4% of FPL managers. His potential for both attacking returns and defensive contributions, if his role mirrors that of a hard-working winger under Howe, makes him an exciting prospect. Newcastle's fixtures and Eddie Howe's system, known for high-energy attacking play, could provide a fertile ground for Touré to thrive and deliver consistent FPL points.