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

Pep Guardiola

24 Feb 2024

Man City weighing up summer move for top Real Madrid target

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

24 Feb 2024

Chelsea eyeing up Arsenal star to replace £25m summer transfer flop

Karim Benzema, Al-Ittihad, Club World Cup, 2023

24 Feb 2024

'They're liars!' Karim Benzema rubbishes Saudi Pro League exit rumours

Bernardo Silva

24 Feb 2024

Man City could return for summer target as Bernardo Silva replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 Feb 2024

Man Utd failed to fulfil Ten Hag's January transfer wish

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24

22 Feb 2024

Chelsea send scouts to watch Barcelona star versus top target Osimhen

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

22 Feb 2024

Man Utd's major transfer blunder could cost them Champions League football

Djordje Petrovic

22 Feb 2024

'He reminds me of Petr!' Ex-Chelsea star likens Djordje Petrovic to Cech

Xabi Alonso, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen, 2023/24

22 Feb 2024

Revealed: Liverpool's first-choice Xabi Alonso alternative

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

15 Feb 2024

Revealed: Arsenal are preparing to lose Mikel Arteta favourite in summer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

15 Feb 2024

Why Chelsea may have already decided Pochettino's replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

15 Feb 2024

Revealed: Newcastle set HUGE asking price for Man Utd's top target

Mykhailo Mudryk, Callum Hudson-Odoi

10 Feb 2024

Hudson-Odoi's form makes Chelsea's €70m Mudryk transfer look even worse

Xavi, Barcelona

10 Feb 2024

Xavi's exit spells bad news for Barcelona legend

Xabi Alonso, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

10 Feb 2024

Xabi Alonso deserves Liverpool job after emulating Jurgen Klopp in Bundesliga

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

10 Feb 2024

Liverpool join Tottenham in race for surprise Premier League target

Thiago Silva, Chelsea

8 Feb 2024

Thiago Silva's wife could have ENDED his Chelsea career

Xabi Alonso, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen, 2023/24

8 Feb 2024

Liverpool receive HUGE BOOST in pursuit of Xabi Alonso

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

8 Feb 2024

Liverpool reignite interest in Chelsea target with 'INCREDIBLE stats'

Jules Kounde, Chelsea

8 Feb 2024

Should Chelsea return for Jules Kounde amid Barcelona exit rumours?