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

Harry Kane, Tottenham, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd told Kane could be their Haaland

Marcus Thuram France 2022 World Cup
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea target ANOTHER forward after Datro Fofana transfer

Josko Gvardiola, Croatia, World Cup 2022
  • 23 May 2023

Gvardiol reveals dream Premier League club amid transfer speculation

Chelsea sign Datro David Fofana
  • 23 May 2023

What Chelsea should do with David Datro Fofana & Andrey Santos

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in action with Bayern Munich.
  • 23 May 2023

Bayern want new deal for Man Utd transfer target more than signings

N’Dicka: Who is the Tottenham and Arsenal defensive transfer target?
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona target Bundesliga star to solve defensive crisis

Marcus Thuram France 2022 World Cup
  • 23 May 2023

Enzo Fernandez is great, but Chelsea need GOALS

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal wary of Pepe repeat with Mudryk

Jorge Mendes at the Globe Soccer Wards.
  • 23 May 2023

Agent fees capped after €500M earnings in summer transfer window

Vincent Aboubakar Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Ronaldo OUT, Aboubakar IN: Man Utd to swap strikers with Al-Nassr

Denis Zakaria
  • 23 May 2023

Forget Enzo! Chelsea MUST sign Zakaria after Man City performance

Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Why Badiashile transfer gives Chelsea centre-back conundrum

Enzo Fernandez, Benfica, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea: Benfica boss unhappy with 'disrespectful' negotiations

Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

How Chelsea could line up with Benoit Badiashile

Adrien Rabiot, France, World Cup 2022
  • 23 May 2023

Tottenham lead Barcelona & Liverpool in Rabiot chase

Luis Diaz for Liverpool
  • 23 May 2023

'Liverpool need £200m to spend on transfers!'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal need 'active' January transfer window, says Arteta

 Jorginho plays for Chelsea
  • 23 May 2023

'I love Chelsea!' - Jorginho wants new contract at Stamford Bridge

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Man Utd 2022-23
  • 23 May 2023

Does Wan-Bissaka have Man Utd future after EFL Cup win?

Datro Fofana training with Molde.
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea sign Brighton target Fofana after Potter & Cucurella swoops