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

Diego Simeone has signed a new Atletico Madrid contract until 2024

10 Nov 2022

Atletico consider sacking Diego Simeone with Pochettino on shortlist

Benjamin Pavard in action for Bayern Munich.

10 Nov 2022

Barcelona & Chelsea target Benjamin Pavard open to 'new project'

Conor Gallagher in action for Chelsea.

10 Nov 2022

Gallagher IN, Guehi & Tomori OUT: How Chelsea transfer decisions impacted England's World Cup squad

Paulo Dybala

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 release clauses: The best players to target

Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 top bargains: All the best cheap signings

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

8 Nov 2022

Football Manager 2023 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers

Danny Drinkwater

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 free transfers: Best goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2021/22

3 Nov 2022

Mikel Arteta to Barcelona: How the Blaugrana could line up

Jorginho plays for Chelsea

3 Nov 2022

Chelsea, Barcelona or Milan - where could Jorginho play next season?

Gerard Pique Barcelona 2022-23

23 May 2023

How Gerard Pique could face Barcelona in La Liga despite retirement

Denis Zakaria

3 Nov 2022

Why Zakaria is set for Chelsea stay after Champions League debut

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2022/23

3 Nov 2022

Bellingham, Osimhen, Musiala... who will be football's next €100m star?

Edson Alvarez, 2022-23

27 Oct 2022

'Send him to London!' - Ajax should sell Alvarez to Chelsea, claims Sneijder

Benjamin Sesko in action for Red Bull Salzburg

27 Oct 2022

Could Benjamin Sesko transfer to Chelsea still happen?

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic playing for Lazio

27 Oct 2022

Man Utd transfer target is ‘worth €120m - and price will increase!’

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 Oct 2022

Xavi comments prove Barcelona summer transfers failed

Kai Havertz Chelsea 2022-23

27 Oct 2022

Should Chelsea regret keeping Bayern Munich target Kai Havertz?

Rafael Leao, Milan, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Which Chelsea forward is key to Rafael Leao transfer pursuit?

Kroos and Modric in action for Real Madrid.

13 Oct 2022

Ancelotti: Kroos Read Madrid future in his own hands

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig, 2022/23

13 Oct 2022

Chelsea set to seal Nkunku transfer before World Cup