Sat Aug 02 13:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Fantasy Premier League: The Scout Reveals How to Build a Squad Around Salah and Haaland

**London, UK** – Fantasy Premier League (FPL) enthusiasts are buzzing as “The Scout” has unveiled a strategy for building a 2025/26 squad around the two most expensive players in the game: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (£14.0m).

While owning both superstar players is achievable, The Scout emphasizes the necessary sacrifices in other positions. The strategy revolves around a core of Salah, Haaland, and a premium defender like Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m). This allows for maximum flexibility, ensuring any other outfield player is always within reach with a single transfer.

However, the cost of these top-tier players means budget-friendly options are crucial. The Scout recommends bargain defenders like Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven (£4.5m) and West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.5m) to rotate with Van Dijk. Midfield and forward positions also require smart spending, with Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood (£7.5m) being the most expensive pick alongside the premium duo.

The suggested squad highlights include:

* **Goalkeeper:** Matz Sels (£5.0m), offering great early fixtures.
* **Defence:** A mix of premium (Van Dijk) and budget picks (Van de Ven, Wan-Bissaka, Ezri Konsa, Maxime Esteve).
* **Midfield:** Value picks like Morgan Rogers (£7.0m), Mohammed Kudus (£6.5m), and Iliman Ndiaye (£6.5m).
* **Forwards:** The unbeatable Haaland, complemented by budget options like Wood and Danny Welbeck (£6.5m).

“This strategy allows FPL managers to capitalize on the explosive potential of Salah and Haaland,” The Scout notes, “while still fielding a balanced and competitive squad.” However, managers should be prepared to make tough choices and be savvy in the transfer market to make this high-risk, high-reward strategy work. The full breakdown of the suggested squad, including budget goalkeeper options like Hakon Valdimarsson (£4.0m) and potential defensive contribution stars like Brighton’s Carlos Baleba (£5.0m), can be found on the Fantasy Premier League official website. FPL managers are now scrambling to implement The Scout’s advice and prepare for the new season.

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