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

Jules Kounde Barcelona 2022-23

12 Aug 2022

Jules Kounde left OUT of Barcelona squad

Memphis Depay for Barcelona

12 Aug 2022

Could Memphis Depay return to Man Utd?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Barcelona, 2022-23

12 Aug 2022

Why Chelsea want to sign Aubameyang over Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

12 Aug 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten Hag's stance on wantaway Man Utd striker

Marcus Rashford playing for Manchester United in the Champions League.

12 Aug 2022

Revealed: PSG's Marcus Rashford alternative

Illian Meslier

12 Aug 2022

Revealed: Man Utd's goalkeeper shortlist

Benjamin Pavard, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

7 Aug 2022

Man Utd and Chelsea learn Bayern's Pavard transfer stance

Kai Havertz Chelsea 2022-23

7 Aug 2022

Why this season is make or break for Havertz's Chelsea career

Memphis Depay, Barcelona, 2021/22

7 Aug 2022

Six Barcelona players not given La Liga shirt numbers

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2022/23

7 Aug 2022

Wesley Fofana to Chelsea: How Hudson-Odoi could help transfer over the line

Hudson-Odoi for Chelsea, 2021/22

2 Aug 2022

Five Chelsea players who need a transfer this summer

Marc Cucurella, Brighton, 2021/22

2 Aug 2022

Five transfers that could be completed this week

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2022/23

31 Jul 2022

Why Chelsea needed to sign Gabriel Jesus AND Sterling from Man City

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?

31 Jul 2022

Samuel Umtiti nears Barcelona exit as shock suitor emerges

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Lewandowski could break 13-year-old Ibrahimovic record at Barcelona

Kepa, Chelsea, 2021-22

23 May 2023

Chelsea set to gain revenge on Barcelona with Kepa deal

Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson sends message to Lingard at West Ham

23 May 2023

The truth hurts! Man Utd NEED to keep Sir Alex Ferguson away

Jadon Sancho. Manchester United, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Man Utd's friendly loss highlights transfer work that needs to be done

William Saliba, France, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

'If Virgil van Dijk is a Rolls Royce, Saliba is a Bentley'

Frank Lampard, Everton, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

How Lampard can rely on Chelsea to save Everton's Premier League status