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      It’s now perfect time for Dream Team bosses to back impressive Bournemouth players

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      IT’S an excellent time for Dream Team managers to put their faith in Bournemouth’s impressive stars.The Cherries have won plenty of admirers this season and find themselves three points off top four in the Premier League table.Bournemouth have exceeded expectations this seasonCredit: GettyThe schedule has been against Andoni Iraola’s troops at times this campaign, limiting the viability of their top players from a Dream Team perspective, but the fixture list appears to favour them at this point in time.Gameweek 24 brings an away day to bottom-of-the-league Southampton, the most favourable match-up on offer in the top flight this term.Gameweek 25 features a double header against Wolves (h) and Brighton (a) while Gameweek 26 will play host to an as yet undecided FA Cup tie.Gaffers who have been reluctant to recruit Bournemouth assets need not be so timid now as there could be plenty of points on offer across the next three weeks or so.Shot happyCredit: AlamyAntoine Semenyo (£3.9m) is the top points scorer in the squad with 172 in total to his name.The Ghana international also boasts the highest points-per-game average (6.6) among Bournemouth players.Interestingly, only two Dream Team midfielders – Cole Palmer (£5.9m) and Alejandro Garnacho (£3m) – have registered more shots on target than Semenyo in all competitions this season.Justin Kluivert (£3.9m) is just five points behind his team-mate on 167.Most read in FootballThe Dutchman is the most selected Bournemouth asset with a current ownership of 8.5%.He’s scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 2024/25, averaging a goal involvement every 97.4 minutes.Kluivert is also first-choice penalty taker, a very useful trait in the world of Dream Team.Kluivert could feast in the coming weeksCredit: GettyElsewhere, Dango Ouattara (£3.5m) has risen to the occasion since stepping into the boots of injured strikers Evanilson (£3.9m) and Enes Unal (£1.9m).The 22-year-old has amassed 65 points across the last seven Gameweeks.At the back, Milos Kerkez (£3.6m) is clearly the optimum option among Bournemouth defenders.The highly-rated Hungarian left-back has contributed to seven clean sheets, chipped in with five goal involvements, and leads the way among Bournemouth players for bonus points.Simply put, if ever there was a time to go cherry picking, it’s now.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 23: Latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins and others

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      DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 23 in one convenient location.Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be risked at Plymouth on Sunday and is considered a doubt for next week’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.Speaking to journalists, Arne Slot said: “Trent? It’s too early for him. Difficult to say for Everton. It won’t take months or even weeks but it is only three days after Plymouth so let’s wait and see.”Liverpool’s No66 currently features in more than 25% of teams.Alexander-Arnold has the most points among Dream Team defendersCredit: Dream TeamUnai Emery named five absentees ahead of Aston Villa’s FA Cup clash with Tottenham on Sunday: Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins.The latter is the fifth-most selected striker in Dream Team at the time of writing.Speaking on Watkins, Emery told reporters: “I think he is not going to train because he will need more days to recover. Hopefully for next week, he will be available.”Axel Disasi is cup-tied but Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio could make their debuts for the Villains.As for Spurs, Ange Postecoglou doesn’t expect any of his injured players to return this weekend.Furthermore, Richarlison is due for an assessment having limped off with a calf problem at Anfield on Thursday night.Most read in FootballWatkins won’t play against Spurs this weekendCredit: GettyRuben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Ederson and Nathan Ake all returned to full Manchester City training this week but Pep Guardiola did not provide any concrete updates on availability ahead of his side’s trip to Leyton Orient.Sven Botman will play no part for Newcastle against Birmingham on Saturday.The Dutch centre-back took a knock to his knee against Arsenal but Eddie Howe doesn’t believe it’s a serious injury.Joelinton will be missing for “weeks not months”.Oliver Glasner confirmed that Eberechi Eze “won’t be available” for Crystal Palace at Doncaster on Monday night.Late decisions will be made on Chris Richards (illness) and Eddie Nketiah (twisted ankle).Fulham midfielder Harry Wilson underwent surgery earlier this week having sustained a nasty injury against Manchester United in January.Marco Silva also revealed that Reiss Nelson has suffered a significant setback on his road to recovery.It’s been widely reported that Lisandro Martinez faces several months on the sidelines having sustained a serious ACL injury against Crystal Palace.Martinez suffered a serious ACL injuryCredit: GettyARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel MartinelliSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley, Matty Cash, Ollie WatkinsSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra (doubt), Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith, Evanilson, Enes Unal, James HillSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Rico HenrySuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Mats Wieffer (doubt), Igor Julio, Solly March, Pervis Estupinan, Yasin Ayari (doubt), Carlos Baleba (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson (doubt), Marc GuiuSuspensions: Mykhailo MudrykCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward, Chadi Riad, Eberechi Eze, Eddie Nketiah (doubt), Chris Richards (doubt)Suspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dwight McNeil, Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-LewinSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harry WilsonSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, Christian Walton, Wes BurnsSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Ricardo Pereira, Abdul FatawuSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe Gomez (doubt), Trent Alexander-ArnoldSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb (doubt), Rodri, Nathan Ake (doubt), Ruben Dias (doubt), Jeremy Doku (doubt), Ederson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Lisandro MartinezSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, JoelintonSuspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Murillo (doubt), Callum Hudson-OdoiSuspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Nathan Wood-Gordon, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (doubt), Cameron Archer (doubt)Suspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Richarlison (doubt), Micky van de Ven (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen (doubt), Jean-Clair Todibo, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville (doubt), Lucas Paqueta (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Leon ChiwoneSuspensions: None More

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      Captaincy options for Gameweek 23: FA Cup specialist or Salah safety?

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      DREAM TEAM managers need to select their captain (and vice captain) for Gameweek 23 before today’s 6:30pm deadline.It’s an interesting conversation this week as the FA Cup fourth round makes up the bulk of the action, meaning the threat of rotation looms large.Points machineCredit: APIt would be a huge surprise if Mohamed Salah (£8m) featured against Plymouth on Sunday but Liverpool’s main man is still a viable captain because he will surely start at Goodison Park on Wednesday.Had the Merseyside derby not been postponed earlier in the campaign, the Egyptian superstar would probably be staring at a zero-pointer for Gameweek 23 but as it is, gaffers are able to keep the armband on Salah, very much the safe option as the game’s leading points scorer.Any Liverpool players that start against both Plymouth and Everton would have to be considered strong captaincy options by default but it’s difficult to identify who that might be – Arne Slot is expected to name a second-string side in Devon this weekend.A similar logic applies to Erling Haaland (£7.9m), who may not be unleashed upon Leyton Orient but will almost certainly lead the line against Real Madrid in midweek.However, unless you consider Manchester City stronger favourites over the La Liga giants than Liverpool against Everton (for some reason), there’s little sense in backing the Norwegian No9 over Salah.Haaland will probably be saved for the Champions League play-offsCredit: RexAlternatively, instead of overlooking the FA Cup games, why not target one of them?The following match-ups all have considerable potential if the right players can be identified:Leyton Orient v Manchester CityWigan v FulhamBirmingham v NewcastlePlymouth v LiverpoolDoncaster v Crystal PalaceExeter v Nottingham ForestMost read in FootballAlexander Isak (£6.4m) and Anthony Gordon (£5.3m) would be tempting options had Newcastle not fulfilled an intense contest against Arsenal on Wednesday night.Will Eddie Howe start his two main attackers against League One opposition on Saturday? Hard to say.It might be the case that there’s an excellent captain lurking in Crystal Palace’s ranks this Gameweek.Mateta is in fine formCredit: ReutersOliver Glasner tends to name relatively strong teams in the domestic cups and so there’s every chance Daniel Munoz (£4.6m) starts against the Eagles’ League Two opponents on Monday night, as he did against Stockport in the third round.The Colombian wing-back ranks fourth among defenders overall and no player in his position has taken more points from their last three outings.Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4.1m) will fancy his chances of continuing his fine form if selected against Rovers.The Frenchman has amassed 47 points in his last four games via FIVE goals.Bradley could easily cash in against PlymouthCredit: PASalah probably won’t be risked against Championship basement boys Plymouth but Diogo Jota (£4.4m) is seemingly in line to start.Luis Diaz (£3.5m) played just the last ten minutes or so against Spurs on Thursday night and so he might be given a decent run out against the team that have conceded the most goals in the second tier this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESHarvey Elliott (£3.4m), Conor Bradley (£2.6m) and Kostas Tsimikas (£3.3m) are all likely starters too and should all flourish in what is a very favourable fixture.Captaining an FA Cup specialist is fraught with risk but the potential rewards are substantial – gaffers in need of drastic action should consider rolling the dice.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Compete against other Dream Team users for cash with Plucky – Score Predictor and Last Man Standing Paid Leagues

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      WANT to compete in Paid Leagues when playing Score Predictor or Last Man Standing?Thanks to Plucky, you can do just that for the remainder of the season.Feeling lucky?Credit: Dream Team/PluckyWhat is Plucky? Plucky allows you to bet against other Dream Team users when playing Score Predictor or Last Man Standing, allowing you to win more than just bragging rights.Plucky is not a game provider but a trusted third-party that provides a regulated and licenced platform, which ensures all users can play for money in a safe and secure way. Please be aware that a small cut of the pot goes to Plucky for the service provided.How to enter Paid Leagues with PluckyIn order to participate in a Paid League, you must first register an account with Plucky.Users can enter public Paid Leagues for Score Predictor and Last Man Standing as determined by the availability on Dream Team’s website/app.Plucky pays out prizes to the winners when results are confirmed.Please note private Paid Leagues are not currently available for Last Man Standing but will be launched soon.Score Predictor Paid LeaguesOnly Chairmen can turn their Score Predictor Mini Leagues into Paid Leagues through Plucky. The Chairman is deemed the ‘initiator’ and will have the choice to set up their Paid League as ‘winner takes all’ or one which has prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.The initiator will also choose the stake to be paid per user (between £5 and £50) and the relevant Matchweek.The initiator should then invite the other members of their Mini League to join.At the end of the scoring period, Plucky will credit the winning prize amounts to the relevant users’ account to be withdrawn.Full terms and conditions apply. 18+Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 23: Target FA Cup mismatches and midweek bonuses

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      GAMEWEEK 23 is a tricky one for Dream Team managers to navigate.The bulk of the action comes in the form of the FA Cup fourth round which looks inviting on paper but the likelihood of rotation means many of the game’s most popular players will have their minutes slashed.The magic of the cupCredit: RexThe Champions League play-offs and a rearranged Merseyside derby have resulted in bonus midweek fixtures for Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton – the only three teams set to pull double duty.In contrast, Arsenal, Brentford and West Ham have ZERO fixtures in Gameweek 23 having been dumped out of the FA Cup in the third round, hence why Bryan Mbeumo (£4.7m) and Gabriel (£5m) are among the most transferred-out players this week.Allow us to put forward some transfer recommendations ahead of Friday’s 6:30pm deadline.Daniel Munoz (£4.6m)A smart optionCredit: Dream TeamThe fact Oliver Glasner tends to name relatively strong line-ups in the domestic cups should make him a popular man among Dream Team bosses.While others don’t need a second invitation to rotate, Crystal Palace’s head coach has not shied away from giving his best players plenty of minutes no matter the competition since he arrived on English shores.And so there’s a decent chance Munoz starts against Doncaster on Monday night – he played the full 90 minutes against Stockport in the third round.The Colombian wing-back ranks third among Dream Team defenders right now having amassed 73 points in eight outings since Boxing Day.Most read in FootballThe 28-year-old has registered five clean sheets and two assists in that time.He’s also one of just two players to have made over 100 tackles this season – Noussair Mazraoui (£3m) is the other.Iliman Ndiaye (£4.4m)A man in formCredit: GettyMan City and Liverpool are likely to name second-string teams to face Leyton Orient and Plymouth respectively so that their first-team stars are raring to go in midweek.David Moyes may follow a similar path but with Everton up against Bournemouth in the cup this weekend, he doesn’t have the same license to play the kids.It’s not unthinkable that Ndiaye, the Toffees’ main man of late, plays 150+ minutes in Gameweek 23, making him a tempting option.Granted, a double header of the Cherries and Arne Slot’s league leaders is far from favourable but Everton’s No10 is one of Dream Team’s most in-form players right now having banked 33 points from his last three games.The Senegalese winger has scored five goals in his last eight appearances and is partial to a bonus point or three.We tipped him in last week’s transfer recommendations and he instantly returned 11 points!Conor Bradley (£2.6m)Rise up, understudies!Credit: PAMany gaffers will be backing Liverpool’s familiar favourites to come good in Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby – Virgil van Dijk (£4.8m) and Cody Gakpo (£5m) are popular recruits this week.But there’s another way of targeting the Reds’ double Gameweek.Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) has been ruled out of tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham and it seems highly unlikely he’ll be risked at Plymouth on Saturday, meaning Bradley is virtually guaranteed to start at right-back.The Northern Irish defender usually impresses when called upon and given the Pilgrims are rooted to the bottom of the Championship table, he has to considered a strong clean sheet prospect.Bradley offers a threat going forward too, a useful trait ahead of a meeting with a team that have conceded the most goals in the second tier this season.Dream Team bosses keen on this ploy should acknowledge it is very much a one-week punt in search of short-terms gains.Assuming Alexander-Arnold makes a quick recovery, Bradley’s backers will have to find a replacement for Gameweek 24.Taiwo Awoniyi (£1.9m)FA Cup special?Credit: GettyAnother short-term option here.Chris Wood (£4m) is Nottingham Forest’s talismanic striker fresh off a hat-trick at Brighton’s expense but the big New Zealander will surely be rested against Exeter on Tuesday night.That would leave the door open for Awoniyi to the lead the line against a League One side in freefall.The Grecians have conceded 13 goals in their last three games and should be easy pickings for Forest’s No9.READ MORE SUN STORIESOnce again, gaffers who opt for this route will need to ditch Awoniyi next week as Wood will reclaim his place when Nuno Espirito Santo’s side face Fulham in Gameweek 24.Don’t get caught out by the early deadline, confirm your transfers for Gameweek 23 by 6:30pm on Friday!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Several of Dream Team’s most popular players will not play at all in Gameweek 23

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      GAMEWEEK 23 is a tricky one for Dream Team managers to negotiate.Not least because several of the game’s most popular players are without a single fixture.Take the weekend off, lads!Credit: Dream TeamThe FA Cup fourth round makes up the bulk of the action with 17 of the 20 Premier League clubs set to play in the competition from Friday until Tuesday.However, as the three top-flight teams eliminated in the third round, Arsenal, Brentford and West Ham have ZERO fixtures between them this coming Gameweek.Mikel Arteta, Thomas Frank and Graham Potter may be privately thankful for the chance to recharge their troops but this twist of fate has left plenty of Dream Team bosses with problems to solve.Bryan Mbeumo (£4.7m) is the most selected player among those set to blank in Gameweek 23.The Bees’ talisman is currently the most transferred-out player this week but he still features in 20.3% of teams at the time of writing, making him the fifth-most popular midfielder in the game!Mbeumo still features in over a fifth of teamsCredit: GettyThe Cameroon international has been one of the Premier League’s best players this season and his tally of 14 goals is unsurpassed among players in his position.But his owners will either have to find a replacement before Friday’s 6:30pm deadline or make their peace with a zero-pointer.Mbeumo is by far and away the most popular asset in Brentford’s ranks but Nathan Collins (£2.7m), Yoane Wissa (£3.2m), Mark Flekken (£3m) and Mikkel Damsgaard (£3.5m) also appear in a smattering of teams.Most read in FootballAs for the Gunners, William Saliba (£4.8m) and Gabriel (£5m) are the fifth and sixth most selected defenders in the game respectively.While only Emi Martinez (£3.8m) features in more teams than David Raya (£4.5m) among the goalkeepers at present.Gabriel and Saliba will have their feet up this weekendCredit: GETTYUp top, Kai Havertz’s (£4.6m) ownership of 10.6% puts him sixth among strikers.Martin Odegaard (£4.9m), Declan Rice (£4.5m), Gabriel Martinelli (£4.1m) and Jurrien Timber (£4.1m) are all relatively popular too.There are some gaffers out there loaded up on Arsenal players who enjoyed a fantastic Gameweek 22 that will come crashing back to Earth in Gameweek 23 unless they’ve saved up some transfers.West Ham’s blank is less relevant as their most popular asset is Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£3.4m) with an ownership of 2.6%.Some onlookers would have been impressed Jarrod Bowen’s (£5.4m) return from injury against Chelsea on Monday night, which earned him 12 points, but now is certainly not the time to recruit the reliable 28-year-old.Patience is a virtueCredit: RexIn contrast to Arsenal, Brentford and West Ham’s time off, Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton all have two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 23.GAMEWEEK 23 FIXTURES BY CLUB:ARSENAL – BLANKASTON VILLA vs TottenhamBOURNEMOUTH vs EvertonBRENTFORD – BLANKBRIGHTON vs ChelseaCHELSEA vs BrightonCRYSTAL PALACE vs DoncasterEVERTON vs Bournemouth & LiverpoolFULHAM vs WiganIPSWICH vs CoventryLEICESTER vs Manchester UnitedLIVERPOOL vs Plymouth & EvertonMANCHESTER CITY vs Leyton Orient & Real MadridMANCHESTER UNITED vs LeicesterNEWCASTLE vs BirminghamNOTTINGHAM FOREST vs ExeterSOUTHAMPTON vs BurnleyTOTTENHAM vs Aston VillaWEST HAM – BLANKWOLVES vs BlackburnScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Champions League play-offs mean extra Manchester City fixtures but can they take advantage?

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      ALL but one of the English clubs involved in Europe this season progressed directly to the round of 16.Manchester City are the exception as they needed a win against Club Brugge just to scrape a spot in the Champions League play-off round having finished 22nd in the league phase.Man City must get past Real Madrid if they are to make the Champions League last 16Credit: GettyPep Guardiola’s side must now beat Real Madrid, the most decorated club in the competition’s history, over two legs if they are to join Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa in the last 16.While this is a daunting prospect for the defending Premier League champions, it’s another avenue to points for Dream Team managers.At the time of writing, Man City are the only team with four fixtures to fulfil across the next two Gameweeks.For comparison, Arsenal are currently scheduled to play just once in the same time frame.The fixture list will change depending on this week’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg results but it’s true to say that no team will have more point-scoring opportunities than City from now until the end of Gameweek 24.Haaland has scored 25 goals in all competitions this seasonCredit: EPAGaffers can expect a second-string team away to Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round this Saturday but Guardiola will name what he believes to be his strongest XI against Real Madrid on Tuesday night.It’s worth repeating that the La Liga giants are far from favourable opponents and it wouldn’t be a surprise if Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and company exposed City’s defensive frailties.Dream Team bosses should therefore be wary of backing Josko Gvardiol (£4.4m), John Stones (£3.4m) and other assets at risk of minus points if Carlo Ancelotti’s side run riot.Most read in FootballEspecially with Newcastle, Liverpool and Tottenham all to come before the end of February.But the club’s main attacking threats are viable options.City have scored 29 goals in seven games since the turn of the year with points aplenty for Erling Haaland (£7.9m), Phil Foden (£6.6m) and Savinho (£4.3m).Savinho has quietly amassed 14 goal involvementsCredit: GettyThe Brazilian winger is probably a tad underrated among Dream Team managers as he currently features in just 3.6% of teams.Savinho ranks eighth among all players for bonus points while only Mohamed Salah (£7.9m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) have provided more assists in all competitions.Or perhaps Omar Marmoush (£4.5m) will come to the fore?The Egyptian forward will be eligible to play against Real Madrid in the play-off round of the Champions League.Rewind a year and most Dream Team managers would not hesitate for a moment when presented with an opportunity to load up on Man City players but the current version of this side is far from imperious, as evidenced by their capitulation at the Emirates last time out.Will Haaland, Foden and friends make the most of their busy schedule or is this a bear trap set to ensnare naive gaffers?Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      How will January transfer activity affect Dream Team? Starting prices revealed for new additions

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      THE January transfer window has officially slammed shut.The only thing to do now is mull over what it all means for Dream Team managers.Dream Team bosses should always be aware of new optionsCredit: Dream TeamAston Villa have bolstered their ranks with five new arrivals in an attempt to ensure a strong second half of the campaign.Right-back Andres Garcia (£2.5m) and forward Donyell Malen (£2.9m) have joined on a permanent basis but it’s the Villains’ loanees who may appeal most to gaffers. Defender Axel Disasi (£3.3m) has temporarily switched over from Chelsea while Marco Asensio (£3.5m) has joined from PSG.The Spain international is an interesting prospect.Dubbed a wonderkid in his younger years, the 29-year-old hasn’t quite lived up to expectations but he remains a talented player who is capable of significant contributions in the final third.Asensio averages a goal or assist every 115.5 minutes in Ligue 1 since his transfer to PSG.Villa have bolstered their attacking options after Jhon Duran’s exitCredit: GettyAnd he averaged a goal involvement every 165.3 minutes over eight seasons in La Liga despite being deemed a second-string option for most of his Real Madrid career.Crucially, Asensio has been added to the game as a midfielder but it wouldn’t come as a shock if he played some minutes as a centre-forward.Most read in FootballExperienced Dream Team bosses will be the first to acknowledge the heady heights Marcus Rashford (£3.4m) is capable of reaching when everything clicks.The England international scored 30 goals in all competitions for Manchester United in 2022/23 but his relationship with his boyhood club deteriorated under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.If Unai Emery can restore the 27-year-old’s confidence then there could be more than a few Dream Team points up for grabs, especially with Villa assured of their place in the Champions League last 16.Fresh startCredit: Instagram / avfcofficialManchester City have been the biggest spenders this winter.Gaffers have already had a look at Abdukodir Khusanov (£3.2m) and Omar Marmoush (£4.5m); the former desperately struggled against Chelsea but the latter has looked bright in his two outings, without the points to show for it.The defending champions’ deadline day signing of Nico Gonzalez (£3.5m) from Porto might turn a few heads.In Rodri’s absence, midfield has been a problem area for Pep Guardiola in recent months and so the 23 year-old Spaniard could feasibly pin down a regular starting spot in double quick time if he hits ground running.It would be unrealistic to expect a new signing to immediately fill the boots of the current Ballon d’Or holder but the prospect of fresh blood at Man City is an intriguing one from a Dream Team perspective.Gonzalez is an adaptable midfielderCredit: AFPElsewhere, Mathys Tel (£3.5m) has agreed loan move to Tottenham with an option to buy in the summer.The teenage winger was linked to several Premier League clubs throughout the window but ultimately chose Spurs after a conversation with Ange Postecoglou.Tel has been limited to 253 league minutes for Bayern Munich this season, hence his desire to move, but will probably be thrown straight in at his new club amid Spurs’ injury crisis.The Frenchman is still a developing talent but highly rated by those who have followed his career closely.Categorised as a forward in Dream Team, it will be interesting to see how he is deployed by Postecoglou – attack-minded Spurs assets have done every well in Dream Team this season.Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United were also said to be interested in TelCredit: RexThe North Londoners have also strengthened in defence with the loan signing of centre-back Kevin Danso (£3.5m) from Lens.Although gaffers will be wary of Spurs defenders who don’t offer an attacking threat.Manchester United have added left-back Patrick Dorgu (£2.5m) to their ranks.The 20 year-old Denmark international’s place in the pecking order is not yet clear but he’s impressed at Lecce since making his professional debut last season.Finally, it will be interesting to see how Evan Ferguson (£2.7m) gets on at West Ham.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irish striker has previously enjoyed spells of relative popularity in Dream Team but he scored just one goal in Brighton colours this season before his loan switch to East London.At the very least, Dream Team managers should be aware of new possibilities off the back of the January transfers window.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More