With the FPL season just around the corner, one of the hardest areas to budget is when it comes to midfielders.
Goalkeepers and defenders are generally a touch easier to budget - check out our handy collection of budget defenders here - while there are a few standout names when it comes to options up front.
For the likes of Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, or Mo Salah, however, you're going to want some funds in reserve, and you're going to save elsewhere.
So, we've given you a helping hand with five of the best budget midfielders for your FPL team for 2023-24.
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FPL: The best bargain Fantasy Football midfielders for 2023-24
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) - £6.0m
Alexis Mac Allister in a pre-season friendly with Liverpool (Photo: Shutterstock)
Easy one here. World Cup winner, and one of last season's most reliable FPL midfielders in the second-half of the season, Alexis Mac Allister has sealed his big move to Liverpool ahead of the 2023-24 season.
The Argentinean midfielder's exact position in the Liverpool midfield remains unclear, but if he plays in a similar role as he did for Brighton, you can expect him to at least match last season's impressive points haul of 140.
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Andreas Pereira (Fulham) - £5.5m
One of last season's FPL cult hero midfielders, ex-Manchester United man Andreas Pereira managed 123 points for Fulham as they punched above their weight on their return to the Premier League.
Fulham slightly overachieved last year, so there is a chance that their form may not be as strong this season - but if it is, Andreas will be essential to all they do going forward, and was a magnet for bonus points throughout last year. Even with a raise in price, he still represents good value.
Julio Enciso (Brighton) - £5.5m
One of Brighton's seemingly never-ending collection of young superstars, Julio Enciso was a revelation in their attack towards the end of last season, netting a stunning goal of the season contender against Manchester City.
OH MY WORD! 🤯
Julio Enciso with a rocket into the top corner to level the game! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/EGx7oWWFPZ— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 24, 2023
Enciso is likely to be even more important to Brighton this season with the departure of Mac Allister - though he is likely to play further forward than the Argentinean traditionally did. At £5.5m, he might be worth a punt.
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Declan Rice (Arsenal) - £5.5m
Declan Rice of Arsenal in action against Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United (Photo: Shutterstock)
The Gunners' big signing of the summer has the potential to increase his points tally in one of the most dynamic teams in the league.
The English midfielder managed 116 points in an unstable West Ham team last year so, for only £5.5m alongside the likes of Martin Odegaard in midfield, it seems a safe bet that Rice can increase on those numbers dramatically for 2023-24.
Said Benrahma (West Ham) - £6.0m
Said Benrahma of West Ham is a menace for snapping up FPL points early in the season. Last season he contributed two assists in his first three appearances, while the 2021-22 season saw him score two and assist two in the opening pair of fixtures.
He may not last long in your team but, with West Ham having an easy run of games at the start of the season, Benrahma could be a handy player to have in your FPL squad for a relatively affordable price for a midfielder.
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