James Shearman

James Shearman

James Shearman has been a regular writer for FootballTransfers since its establishment in November 2020. An expert in Premier League football, James typically produces articles on the ‘big six’ clubs. He particularly enjoys writing feature pieces, such as ranking the importance of past signings or predicting the success of future deals.

Prior to joining the team, he showcased his passion for fantasy football by providing weekly tips for an FPL podcast. He also wrote predicted lineups and statistical pieces for sister site FootballCritic.

James recently graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. There, he covered a multitude of sports, including golf, cricket, and horse racing. He also interviewed local hero Eddie the Eagle ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics for the university website and radio station.

Outside of journalism, James is a keen golfer, cricketer and six-a-side football player. A Chelsea and Leyton Orient fan, he has also attended several foreign football matches, such as Malmo and Rayo Vallecano.

Articles from James Shearman

Sergio Ramos, PSG

4 Sept 2023

REVEALED: Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos' HUGE Saudi Arabia offer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

4 Sept 2023

Chelsea plotting £80m January transfer despite £1 BILLION spend

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2023/24

4 Sept 2023

Liverpool star has 'NO CONCERN' over Salah's future despite Saudi interest

Mohamed Salah, Al-Ittihad

4 Sept 2023

The 10 stars who could still move to Saudi Pro League

Cole Palmer, Man City, 2023/24

31 Aug 2023

How Chelsea will line up with Cole Palmer

Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

31 Aug 2023

Chelsea set HUGE asking price for Spurs Deadline Day target

Joao Palhinha, Fulham, 2022/23

31 Aug 2023

Forget Gravenberch! Liverpool NEED Bayern target Palhinha

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal badge on a red and black abstract background

31 Aug 2023

Arsenal eyeing Deadline Day transfer swoop for highly-rated defender

Ryan Gravenberch, Netherlands, Bayern

31 Aug 2023

Liverpool's Gravenberch pursuit depends on £60m Premier League star

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter

25 Aug 2023

Chelsea flop Lukaku offered to SHOCK Champions League club

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2023/24

25 Aug 2023

Liverpool beware! Saudi Arabia are 'obsessed' with Salah signing

Kieran Tierney, Arsenal, 2022/23

25 Aug 2023

Why Arsenal are making a MISTAKE with Kieran Tierney exit

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

25 Aug 2023

Man Utd target Champions League winner on a FREE transfer

Xavi, Barcelona

25 Aug 2023

Xavi makes DESPERATE plea for Barcelona transfer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

25 Aug 2023

Pochettino takes aim at Klopp with £100m transfer claim

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23

24 Aug 2023

REVEALED: Man Utd and Chelsea target Ivan Toney's asking price

Lucas Paqueta, West Ham

24 Aug 2023

Man City learn asking price of England star after Paqueta transfer collapse

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, Liverpool

24 Aug 2023

'MONEY TALKS!' - Ex-Chelsea star SLAMS Caicedo's decision to reject Liverpool

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 Aug 2023

REVEALED: Man Utd's two-man goalkeeper shortlist

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea

24 Aug 2023

Chelsea star claims £115m Caicedo transfer was 'worth every pound'