FPL 2025/26 price predictions: Midfielders we think will rise

The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is approaching its relaunch, and an ongoing series predicts players likely to see price increases for the 2025/26 season, assuming no major rule changes or positional reclassifications. After covering goalkeepers and defenders, this installment focuses on midfielders, with future articles to address forwards and potential price fallers.

Mohamed Salah is highlighted for his exceptional 2024/25 season, where he set an all-time FPL points record of 344 points. He achieved this with 47 goal involvements (29 goals and 18 assists) in 38 matches, while also leading all players in shots (130) and chances created from open play (86). His consistent performance strongly justifies a price hike for the upcoming season.

Given Erling Haaland's £15.0m price tag in the previous season—the highest in FPL history—Salah is expected to command a similar cost. This potential increase could encourage FPL managers to critically evaluate his value rather than automatically selecting him, potentially leading to greater team variety in the game.