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

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal, 2022/23

6 Jan 2023

Arsenal wary of Pepe repeat with Mudryk

Jorge Mendes at the Globe Soccer Wards.

6 Jan 2023

Agent fees capped after €500M earnings in summer transfer window

Vincent Aboubakar Man Utd

6 Jan 2023

Ronaldo OUT, Aboubakar IN: Man Utd to swap strikers with Al-Nassr

Denis Zakaria

6 Jan 2023

Forget Enzo! Chelsea MUST sign Zakaria after Man City performance

Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Jan 2023

Why Badiashile transfer gives Chelsea centre-back conundrum

Enzo Fernandez, Benfica, 2022/23

5 Jan 2023

Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea: Benfica boss unhappy with 'disrespectful' negotiations

Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea, 2022/23

5 Jan 2023

How Chelsea could line up with Benoit Badiashile

Adrien Rabiot, France, World Cup 2022

23 Dec 2022

Tottenham lead Barcelona & Liverpool in Rabiot chase

Luis Diaz for Liverpool

22 Dec 2022

'Liverpool need £200m to spend on transfers!'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

22 Dec 2022

Arsenal need 'active' January transfer window, says Arteta

Jorginho plays for Chelsea

22 Dec 2022

'I love Chelsea!' - Jorginho wants new contract at Stamford Bridge

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Man Utd 2022-23

22 Dec 2022

Does Wan-Bissaka have Man Utd future after EFL Cup win?

Datro Fofana training with Molde.

4 Jan 2023

Chelsea sign Brighton target Fofana after Potter & Cucurella swoops

N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea.

20 Dec 2022

Kante out, Moukoko in: What Chelsea need in January transfer window

Piero Hincapie, Ecuador, World Cup 2022

20 Dec 2022

Who is Piero Hincapie? Ecuador's World Cup star wanted by Chelsea

Cody Gakpo, PSV, Manchester United, 2022/23

20 Dec 2022

PSV agree to sell Gakpo to Man Utd: The details

Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2022/23

20 Dec 2022

What is Man Utd and Arsenal-target Dusan Vlahovic’s asking price?

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal, 2022/23

20 Dec 2022

How much is Arsenal-target Mudryk’s asking price?

Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea

17 Dec 2022

How Chelsea could line up with Christopher Nkunku

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23

15 Dec 2022

Man City have Arsenal star Bukayo Saka on transfer wishlist