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

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, Manchester United

18 Mar 2023

Man Utd dealt blow in De Jong pursuit

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Arsenal, Chelsea

18 Mar 2023

Arsenal lining up 'huge' bid for Chelsea target

Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2022/23

18 Mar 2023

Chelsea face Premier League rival battle for Serie A star signature

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

'We need quality!' Van Dijk demands Liverpool signings

Paul Pogba, Juventus, 2022-23

16 Mar 2023

'Absolutely not!' Juventus chief rubbishes Pogba transfer talk

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

ANOTHER Messi twist: No Barcelona, no Saudi Arabia

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

Man Utd captaincy: Strip Bruno, give armband to Rashford?

Mason Mount, Chelsea, Liverpool, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

Mason Mount hires new agent as Liverpool transfer moves closer

Inter Milan's Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku

14 Mar 2023

Why Romelu Lukaku will return to Chelsea this summer

Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona.

14 Mar 2023

How Chelsea would line up with Frenkie de Jong

Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal, 2022/23

14 Mar 2023

Arsenal risk losing 15-year-old WONDERKID to Chelsea

Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Rashford

14 Mar 2023

Revealed: Man Utd’s budget to sign Kylian Mbappe

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

9 Mar 2023

'Mudryk can win Ukraine's fourth Ballon d'Or'

César Montes

9 Mar 2023

Arsenal signing Jakub Kiwior makes 'embarrassing' mistake on debut

Folarin Balogun, Arsenal, Stade Reims, 2022/23

9 Mar 2023

Arsenal loan star Folarin Balogun up for Ligue 1 award

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 2021/22

9 Mar 2023

Arsenal learn Asensio's wage demands as Madrid contract talks collapse

Wout Weghorst, Man Utd, 2022/23

9 Mar 2023

Wout Weghorst: Man Utd striker set for surprise summer transfer

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 transfer budgets: Man Utd, Madrid, PSG & Europe's big clubs

Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 wonderkids: The best young goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

How Man Utd blew €196m in one summer on flops Di Maria, Falcao & Rojo

2 Mar 2023

Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea striker set to sign for Malaysian champions