Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald is a writer, journalist, editor and co-founder of the FootballTransfers website.

Starting out covering La Liga for Goal.com in 2008, Paul watched Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side become the best team in the world, winning the treble in that season. Paul progressed through the ranks at Goal, becoming Deputy Editor on the International edition before becoming Head of Planning for the site.

This involved taking a team to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, with the most digital journalists on the ground than any other publication.

Paul has also covered the Copa America in Chile as well as Euro 2016. In 2017 he established FootballTransfers, which is now one of the largest and fastest-growing websites dedicated to the football transfer market in the world.

Articles from Paul Macdonald

Pep Guardiola rethinks retirement plan after new Man City deal
  • 20 May 2021

Pep Guardiola rethinks retirement plan after new Man City deal

Gundogan defends Chelsea duo Havertz and Werner: Struggling is normal
  • 20 May 2021

Gundogan defends Chelsea duo Havertz and Werner: Struggling is normal

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Christian Eriksen to Tottenham Hotspur (2013/14)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Christian Eriksen to Tottenham Hotspur (2013/14)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Luis Suarez to Liverpool (2010/11)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Luis Suarez to Liverpool (2010/11)

Riqui Puig: What can Arsenal and Leeds expect?
  • 19 May 2021

Riqui Puig: What can Arsenal and Leeds expect?

Luka Modric on verge of signing new Real Madrid deal
  • 17 May 2021

Luka Modric on verge of signing new Real Madrid deal

Bernardo Silva: What the hell happened?
  • 19 May 2021

Bernardo Silva: What the hell happened?

Phil Foden: Should he leave Manchester City?
  • 19 May 2021

Phil Foden: Should he leave Manchester City?

Lionel Messi: I’ll decide future at end of the season
  • 17 May 2021

Lionel Messi: I’ll decide future at end of the season

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United (2003/04)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United (2003/04)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Rio Ferdinand to Manchester United (2002/03)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Rio Ferdinand to Manchester United (2002/03)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Robert Pires to Arsenal (2000/01)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Robert Pires to Arsenal (2000/01)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Dwight Yorke (1998/99)
  • 19 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Dwight Yorke (1998/99)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Marc Overmars to Arsenal (1997/98)
  • 19 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Marc Overmars to Arsenal (1997/98)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Patrick Vieira to Arsenal (1996/97)
  • 19 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Patrick Vieira to Arsenal (1996/97)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Dennis Bergkamp to Arsenal (1995/96)
  • 19 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Dennis Bergkamp to Arsenal (1995/96)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Andy Cole to Manchester United (1994/95)
  • 19 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Andy Cole to Manchester United (1994/95)

Mesut Ozil names Arsenal outcast as most underrated player he has played with
  • 19 May 2021

Mesut Ozil names Arsenal outcast as most underrated player he has played with

Zidane & Solskjaer breathe sigh of relief as Pochettino moves off the market
  • 19 May 2021

Zidane & Solskjaer breathe sigh of relief as Pochettino moves off the market

Thomas Tuchel sacked by PSG as Pochettino prepares to replace him
  • 19 May 2021

Thomas Tuchel sacked by PSG as Pochettino prepares to replace him