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

Josko Gvardiol

23 May 2023

Gvardiol proves his worth to Chelsea with dominant World Cup display

Cody Gakpo, PSV, Manchester United, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Cody Gakpo’s World Cup form tipped to give Man Utd a £20m problem

Endrick, Palmeiras, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Real Madrid send officials to negotiate Endrick transfer

Marcus Rashford in action for Man Utd.

23 May 2023

Rashford hails Ronaldo despite Man Utd divorce

Lionel Messi in action for Argentina

23 May 2023

Messi, Suarez & more: Inter Miami to create Barcelona Dream Team

Richarlison

23 May 2023

How Richarlison outshines Neymar, Vinicius & Raphinha for Brazil

Cristiano Ronaldo

23 May 2023

Ronaldo, Leao & Felix score! Portugal stars playing for transfers at World Cup

Eduardo Camavinga, France, 2022

23 May 2023

Camavinga could be asked to play shock role for France

Thiago Silva for Chelsea

23 May 2023

Why Chelsea could lose 'best version of Thiago Silva' on free transfer

Thomas Müller, Germany , 2022/23

23 May 2023

Five legendary players who broke out at the World Cup

Ronaldo scandals

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo: Difficult to tell if I’ll be at Man Utd in January

David de Gea in action for Manchester United

23 May 2023

'De Gea is fantastic but can't play like Ederson or Alisson' - Van der Sar

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

23 May 2023

The 10 highest valued Under-21 players at the World Cup

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd

23 May 2023

Why Ronaldo has caused Garnacho a problem in Argentina

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Ex-Chelsea boss Tuchel eyeing three HUGE jobs

Mason Mount playing for Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Liverpool and Juventus eye Mount move after Chelsea contract uncertainty

Rafael Leao, Milan, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Revealed: Real Madrid have put aside €80m to sign Milan star

Denzel Dumfries, Internazionale

23 May 2023

Chelsea and Tottenham target Denzel Dumfries available for cut-price fee

Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp

23 May 2023

Andy Robertson names Klopp's three best Liverpool signings

Facundo Pellistri, Manchester United, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Which Man Utd player wants January transfer window exit?