A forward contributing assists and a defender repeatedly winning possession offer different ways to improve a Balanced squad. Evanilson is the first attacking check here, with Nordi Mukiele preferred if defence is the problem. Tarik Muharemović is a measured alternative; Mohamed Belloumi needs more evidence about his starting role.
These are GW7 pickup decisions following GW6 of 2026/27. TFF's ownership sample does not establish availability in your league, and expected roles are forecasts from recent use. A well-covered 4–6-manager squad can sensibly keep its current players.
Evanilson: Priority claim
Bournemouth's forward is contributing to attacks without needing to finish every one himself. Evanilson has one goal and three assists, while TFF's card records a chance created per 90 minutes. That makes his Balanced case broader than waiting for a sudden scoring streak. Sunderland and Leeds at home are worth considering around the Manchester United away game.
Repeated starts and 515 minutes support an expectation of substantial involvement if recent use continues. His Balanced average is 10, with 9.8 across the last three, so the current return is not obviously built on one isolated spike. He leads this group for a forward need, with the clear limitation that creating chances does not guarantee an assist next time.
- Fixtures: Sunderland (H), Manchester United (A), Leeds United (H). Two home matches support investigation.
- League size: Strong consideration in 8–12; smaller leagues should compare existing forwards.
- Claim tier: Top priority here for a forward place you actually need.
- Drop: An expendable rotation forward who rarely helps your lineup.
- Risk: Recent involvement can continue without matching the current scoring average.
Nordi Mukiele: Defensive priority
Mukiele's Sunderland case rests on being involved in the defensive work. His TFF card records 5.2 recoveries and 2.4 tackles won per 90 minutes. Those actions give a football explanation for investigating his Balanced output, rather than treating a defender's value as a judgement on whether his team won.
All five supplied appearances lasted 90 minutes, making another substantial outing plausible rather than certain. The 11.4 overall average gives the activity context, but it should not become a promised floor. Pick him ahead of Evanilson only if a defender is the more useful addition to your squad; there is little benefit in collecting points in a position you already cover well.
- Fixtures: Bournemouth (A), Leeds United (H), Coventry City (A). Look beyond the single home game.
- League size: Useful in 8–12; optional for a well-covered 4–6-manager squad.
- Claim tier: Priority defensive claim, behind Evanilson overall unless need favours defence.
- Drop: A low-use rotation defender, while retaining required cover.
- Risk: The workload can change between matches, so recent output is not a guaranteed baseline.
Tarik Muharemović: Solid claim or free-agency check
Leeds' Muharemović offers a different defensive profile. TFF records 7.5 clearances and 3.5 aerial wins per 90 minutes, evidence of repeated involvement in clearing danger and contesting the ball. That is the football case to weigh against your current defender, not merely a claim that another regular starter must be an upgrade.
Six complete appearances support an expectation of starting involvement. His Balanced last-three average of 10.3 is encouraging, but a home game against Manchester United is followed by two away trips. He is useful when those minutes and that defensive activity fill a real gap. If the comparison is close, there is no need to force the claim.
- Fixtures: Manchester United (H), Sunderland (A), Bournemouth (A). Consecutive away trips follow the opener.
- League size: Medium interest in 10–12; selective in 8. Smaller leagues can pass.
- Claim tier: Medium for a clear deep-league upgrade; otherwise wait for free agency.
- Drop: An expendable defensive reserve whose role is uncertain.
- Risk: More minutes and defensive actions do not guarantee the recent points pace.
Mohamed Belloumi: Conditional deep-league watch
Belloumi's substitute equaliser against Everton is a reason to watch his next involvement, not to assume he will start. His GW6 appearance lasted only 26 minutes after five prior starts. The goal and the loss of starting minutes belong in the same decision.
For Balanced managers, the last-three average of 10 is attractive, but opportunity comes first. A further short appearance would leave much less time to repeat that level of return. Treat starting involvement as the condition that could improve his case. Until it is clearer, the home fixtures ahead are insufficient reason to move him out of the deep-league watch category.
- Fixtures: Fulham (A), Brentford (H), Ipswich Town (H). The schedule needs sufficient playing time.
- League size: Conditional 10–12-manager watch; generally pass in 8 and smaller leagues.
- Claim tier: Wait for free agency and role evidence; not a priority claim.
- Drop: Only a redundant final bench option, preserving positional cover.
- Risk: His bench role may continue despite the scoring contribution.
The decision
Evanilson is the strongest overall claim, with Mukiele first for a defensive need. Muharemović is the preferred free-agency fallback if unclaimed; Belloumi remains conditional and deep-league only. Check the waivers guide before releasing anyone, and use your league's player pool to confirm the actual options.
