da dobrowin： Prolific wide-forwards, and creative midfielders who love a late run into the box are the order of the day in terms of savvy FPL picks.

da heads bet： Wondering who could the best Fantasy Premier League midfield picks for 2023-24? (including summer transfers) You've come to the right place.

Midfielders are more likely to get goals and assists and earn an extra point for a goal compared to forwards, plus the extra point for keeping a clean sheet. They are also highly likely to be 'captainable' options than players in other positions.

Explosive wingers who cut inside are constantly in demand, as are playmakers who can not only get assists but earn a goal themselves with late runs into the box. There are some great value midfield options from every price point: budget enablers, mid-priced picks, and premium options.

With the game now open for another season, GOAL has a list of the top midfielders to help you pick the strongest and most productive possible squad.

GettyMohamed Salah | Liverpool | £12.5m

Liverpool's Egyptian king Mohamed Salah(239 points in 2022/23) was the highest-scoring midfielder on FPL once again last season after coming out on top of the list and will be eager to defend his 'midfield' crown.

Despite the Reds underperformance last season, Salah posted incredible numbers with 19 goals and 12 assists in the Premier League, and there's no reason why he can't repeat the same feat in the new season.

Liverpool are one of the best-attacking teams in the league and have been for a good few years. The Reds have also bolstered their midfield ranks with the exciting additions of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, couple this with the fact that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be playing more as a playmaker next term, Salah's potential for both scoring and setting up goals will be as high as ever in 2023-24.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesKevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | £10.5m

Kevin De Bruyne was once again the king of assists last season, mostly sent in the direction of Erling Haaland. 16 in the Premier League, six in the Champions League, and four in the FA Cup.

With 10 goals and a mind-boggling 31 assists to his name in all competitions last season, the Belgium playmaker was the driving force behind City's treble despite making a slow start.

Although he is still recovering from that hamstring tear, and this may impact the start of the 2023-24 campaign, he has come back strongly from injuries before and is still at the top of his game in a very dominant City team, so we should expect similar numbers from him as last term.

Getty ImagesMarcus Rashford | Manchester United | £9.0m

Last season, Marcus Rashford rediscovered his scoring boots as he spent plenty of time up top, recurring injuries to Anthony Martial, the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and some not-so-prolific displays from Wout Weghorst seeing Erik ten Hag turn to the 25-year-old to spearhead the Manchester United attack on several occasions.

Only five players scored more Premier League goals than Rashford last season, with the England international finding the net 17 times and hitting a double-century for FPL points for the first time. Indeed, this sort of goalscoring exploits have led to a steep price rise from starting last season at £6.5m to £9m.

Still not reclassified as a forward, and United are unlikely to buy an elite striker due to FFP issues this summer, Rashford will surely have plenty of opportunities to reach the same heights in the upcoming campaign.

Son Heung-Min | Tottenham Hotspur | £9.0m

Following a 23-goal season in which he shared the Golden Boot with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Son began 2022/23 with his highest-ever opening price of £12.0m. However, the South Korean produced only 10 goals, six assists and 152 points.

The plummet in Son's price is therefore understandable, but the arrival of former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou – who is expected to deploy an expansive 4-3-3 system– and the addition of creative midfielders James Maddison may make him too appealing to pass up, especially with teammate Harry Kane's price climbing to £12.5 million.

If Son can get back to his best under Postecoglou, he will offer incredible value across the season.