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

Ansu Fati makes his return from injury for Barcelona
  • 3 Nov 2021

Barcelona 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys

Christensen reveals the secret of Chelsea’s defensive improvement under Tuchel
  • 3 Nov 2021

Why Chelsea need Christensen more than Rudiger and Silva

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 27 Oct 2021

How much will Solskjaer be paid if he is sacked by Man Utd?

Barcelona could end up paying €22m for Pedri
  • 27 Oct 2021

Barcelona and Spain to blame for Pedri's injury breakdown

Xavi at Al Sadd
  • 27 Oct 2021

Cazorla explains what Xavi could give to Barca

Bruno Fernandes rapidly established himself as Man Utd’s key player after arriving from Sporting CP
  • 27 Oct 2021

Bruno Fernandes' first Man Utd crisis - who is to blame?

Antonio Rudiger won’t consider new Chelsea contract until he returns from the Euros
  • 27 Oct 2021

Rudiger, Silva and Christensen all going? Chelsea must tackle looming defensive crisis

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs
  • 21 Oct 2021

How Chelsea could line up with Haaland and Lukaku together

Adil Aouchiche, Saint-Etienne
  • 20 Oct 2021

Who is Adil Aouchiche? The Saint-Etienne youngster who turned Arsenal down

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22
  • 20 Oct 2021

Tuchel admits Chelsea could look to pair Haaland with Lukaku

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho
  • 13 Oct 2021

Coronavirus: What South American players could miss Premier League games?

‘Where is the loyalty?’ – Solskjaer against Aguero move after wild Man Utd rumours
  • 13 Oct 2021

Carragher: Keane and Neville 'making excuses' for ex-teammate Solskjaer

Sergio Ramos has yet to debut for PSG since moving from Real Madrid
  • 13 Oct 2021

Ramos suffers another PSG setback as debut is delayed again

There will be a queue of clubs ready to sign Raheem Sterling, says former Man City star
  • 13 Oct 2021

Newcastle's number one target should be Sterling, says Ferdinand

Cavani reveals how close he came to leaving Man Utd for Boca Juniors
  • 13 Oct 2021

Cavani urged to leave Man Utd after Ronaldo arrival

Paul McShane, Manchester United
  • 13 Oct 2021

Why Man Utd have a 35-year-old defender in their Under-23 squad

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21
  • 6 Oct 2021

Wijnaldum struggling at PSG since Liverpool free transfer

Arsenal: Could Mesut Ozil have been the answer this entire time?
  • 6 Oct 2021

Ozil at the heart of Fenerbahce controversy

Is Alexandre Lacazette set to sign a contract extension with Arsenal?
  • 6 Oct 2021

Lacazette headed for Arsenal exit as Arteta targets two Premier League stars

Who is West Ham transfer target Goncalo Guedes?
  • 6 Oct 2021

Liverpool target Diogo Jota's Portugal teammate