Fantasy Premier League is just around the corner and managers are busy drafting their squads ahead of the new season.
Selecting a world-class midfield on a budget is difficult but not impossible, although the likes of Mohamed Salah may have to be avoided in order to save some cash.
Last season’s top scorer is priced at £13million, making him too expensive for many FPL bosses – although plenty have already backed him to replicate his 2017/18 form.
Similarly, Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez are valued at £10.5m and arguably not worth the investment with Pedro (£6.5m) and Jesse Lingard (£7m) waiting in the wings.
With this in mind, Express Sport have scoured the transfer market for the best premium and budget midfielders you need in order to build a balanced squad.
Take a look through the gallery above to see our best Fantasy Premier League midfield options ahead of the 2018/19 season.