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

Joao Felix, Atletico Madrid, 2022/23
  • 15 Dec 2022

Chelsea offered Atletico duo to bolster attack

Youssoufa Moukoko, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23
  • 15 Dec 2022

What Chelsea and Man Utd must promise Moukoko before transfer

Adrien Rabiot, Juventus, 2022-23
  • 15 Dec 2022

Juventus open to Rabiot sale after Man Utd missed out in summer

Sofyan Amrabat, Marokko
  • 14 Dec 2022

Which club does World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat admire?

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2022/23
  • 14 Dec 2022

Arsenal target Mudryk wanted by multiple Premier League clubs

Josko Gvardiola, Croatia, World Cup 2022
  • 14 Dec 2022

Why Messi's embarrassment of Gvardiol matters to Chelsea

Paul Pogba, Juventus
  • 14 Dec 2022

Pogba suffers another injury blow as Juventus return delayed again

Louis van Gaal, Angel Di Maria, Manchester United 2022
  • 8 Dec 2022

Ex-Man Utd manager Van Gaal gives WEIRD response to Di Maria criticism

Amad Diallo celebrating another Sunderland goal.
  • 8 Dec 2022

How Man Utd youngster Amad Diallo is proving doubters wrong on loan

Yann Sommer in action for Borussia Monchengladbach
  • 8 Dec 2022

Man Utd set for Sommer transfer in goalkeeping shake-up

Endrick, Real Madrid
  • 8 Dec 2022

How Real Madrid Endrick transfer could benefit Barcelona

Hakim Ziyech, Marokko, 2022
  • 8 Dec 2022

Why Ziyech has flopped for Chelsea but starred at World Cup

Andrea Agnelli, Juventus, 2022-23
  • 1 Dec 2022

Why Juventus crisis hurts Barcelona and Real Madrid

Josko Gvardiol
  • 1 Dec 2022

Gvardiol proves his worth to Chelsea with dominant World Cup display

Cody Gakpo, PSV, Manchester United, 2022/23
  • 1 Dec 2022

Cody Gakpo’s World Cup form tipped to give Man Utd a £20m problem

Endrick, Palmeiras, 2022/23
  • 27 Nov 2022

Real Madrid send officials to negotiate Endrick transfer

Marcus Rashford in action for Man Utd.
  • 27 Nov 2022

Rashford hails Ronaldo despite Man Utd divorce

Lionel Messi in action for Argentina
  • 27 Nov 2022

Messi, Suarez & more: Inter Miami to create Barcelona Dream Team

Richarlison
  • 29 Nov 2022

How Richarlison outshines Neymar, Vinicius & Raphinha for Brazil

Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 24 Nov 2022

Ronaldo, Leao & Felix score! Portugal stars playing for transfers at World Cup