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

Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami badge, set against an abstract light pink background

30 Jun 2023

Inter Miami move is 'no holiday' for Lionel Messi

Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary, 2022-23

30 Jun 2023

Liverpool handed HUGE BOOST in Szoboszlai transfer race

Thomas Tuchel and the Bayern Munich

30 Jun 2023

Chelsea star 'offered' SHOCK Tuchel reunion

Barcelona wonderkids

30 Jun 2023

Deco wants to bring TWO wonderkids to Barcelona

Todd Boehly, Saudi Arabia, Chelsea

4 Jul 2023

Chelsea star's Saudi move on verge of COLLAPSE

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, 2022/23

29 Jun 2023

Chelsea to 'attack' Caicedo deal after Mount & Havertz sales

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

29 Jun 2023

Arsenal enter 'final stages' of £40m transfer - Romano

Mason Mount, Man Utd

30 Jun 2023

Man Utd AGREE £60m fee for Chelsea star Mason Mount

Angelo Gabriel, Santos, Chelsea

29 Jun 2023

Chelsea to send summer signing to 'new Vitesse'

Kai Havertz, Chelsea, 2022/23

28 Jun 2023

From £71m wonderkid to Chelsea outcast: What happened to Kai Havertz?

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

22 Jun 2023

Romano drops update on €40m Arsenal transfer

Sandro Tonali with Chelsea and Newcastle badges

22 Jun 2023

Sandro Tonali: Why Chelsea failed in their bid to sign Newcastle-bound star

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, Chelsea, 2022/23

22 Jun 2023

Lukaku transfer twist! European giants launch SHOCK move for Chelsea outcast

The Liverpool badge next to a white silhouette of Youri Tielemans, set against a backdrop of a panorama of Anfield in red

22 Jun 2023

Liverpool legend faces KNEE REPLACEMENT and EARLY RETIREMENT

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

16 Jun 2023

Chelsea agree terms with SURPRISE Pochettino transfer target

Mason Mount of Chelsea over the Manchester United badge, set against a backdrop of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

16 Jun 2023

Man Utd preparing final offer to Chelsea for Mason Mount

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2022/23

16 Jun 2023

Man City near €40m signing of Chelsea star as Pochettino's rebuild begins

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid, 2022/23

16 Jun 2023

Real Madrid have financial plan to sign Kylian Mbappe

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, 2022/23

16 Jun 2023

Has Boehly learned NOTHING? Chelsea would be mad to match Brighton's Caicedo demands

Chelsea's Kai Havertz is linked with Arsenal

15 Jun 2023

Why Chelsea SHOULD sell Kai Havertz to Arsenal