Rayan Cherki among transfer targets for Gameweek 3 as Champions League demands focus

DREAM TEAM managers have until 6:30pm on Friday to confirm their transfers for Gameweek 3. With 12 teams scheduled to play twice, we’ve identified some prime transfer targets worthy of serious consideration. A popular target this week Credit: Dream Team Just quickly, below are logical suggestions likely to be popular with the masses. If you prefer to think outside the box then check out our differential options for Gameweek 3. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Rayan Cherki (£5.1m) Manchester City’s No10 bagged a brace against Crystal Palace last Friday for a cool 17-point haul. Having provided two assists as a substitute in Gameweek 1, Cherki was selected to start at Selhurst Park and ultimately justified his inclusion, although he admitted he sensed Enzo Maresca was close to taking him off before his first goal. The Frenchman currently ranks third among Dream Team midfielders having raced to 25 points and he will be hopefully of more goal involvements when he’s unleashed upon Coventry this weekend — the Sky Blues have not started well. Then on Tuesday night, Man City travel to Porto for their first Champions League fixture of 2026/27. Bukayo Saka (£5.7m) Back to his best? Credit: Reuters After a carefully managed World Cup campaign, Arsenal’s No7 seemed to be a risky pick prior to Gameweek 1 but those concerns have evaporated in double quick time. Saka followed up his goal against Coventry with a winner at Aston Villa and looked sharp in both outings — he fell 1 PPM short of maximum bonus points on Monday night. Most read in Football The Gunners face a tough test this Sunday in the form of Chelsea but Saka will be encouraged by the fact Xabi Alonso’s side conceded five goals across their first two league games. Wednesday brings a trip to Napoli for last season’s Champions League runners-up. Play Score Predictor! Available on the Dream Team app Predict results for the weekend’s football Every correct prediction earns an entry into a £10,000 prize draw Free to play PLAY NOW Florian Wirtz (£4.9m) Ipswich v Liverpool gets Gameweek 3 underway on Friday night and it’s a match-up with plenty of potential after the Tractor Boys shipped five to Manchester United last time out. Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.2m) is the Reds’ premium midfielder but there are suggestions Andoni Iraola may deploy the Hungary international at right-back at Portman Road. The 25-year-old has earned points from defence previously but his owners would prefer him to be higher up the pitch. And so maybe Wirtz is the man most likely to star in East Anglia? The German playmaker disappointed at Newcastle but looked much brighter against Nottingham Forest and was unlucky to have a goal ruled out by VAR for a team-mate’s narrow offside. Wirtz assisted Victor Munoz’s (£4m) equaliser later in the game. Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid at Anfield in midweek. Wirtz was more effective against Forest Credit: EPA Manchester United Midfielders Bruno Fernandes (£6.9m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£4.5m) are the two most popular midfielders in the game and that will probably be the case for some time after the pair feasted against Ipswich. The former banked a mighty 29 points via a hat-trick while the latter helped himself to 14 points as the visitors fell apart at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha (£4.5m) provided two assists and notched 10 points in the process after once again starting at centre-forward — the Brazilian is categorised as a midfielder in Dream Team this season. This trio look well placed to deliver substantial returns in Gameweek 3 with the Red Devils set to face Everton (a) and Sabah (h). The Azerbaijani champions have to be considered among the weakest teams in the Champions League this term. A lot of gaffers will want two Man United midfielders in their XI this week. How to claim £30 in football free bets Midnite offer Download the Midnite app or create an account online HERE* Register using the code: BETGET30 Deposit a minimum of £10 Place a £10 sportsbook bet at minimum odds of 1/1 Free Bets will be credited upon settlement of your qualifying bet Comment now