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

Liverpool, Man Utd or Real Madrid: Where will Bissouma go?

23 May 2023

What is the transfer value of Liverpool and Arsenal target Yves Bissouma?

Lautaro Martinez, Inter, 2021/22

16 Apr 2022

Barcelona rejoin race to sign Lautaro Martinez

Ambitious Rooney wants Derby job permanently

16 Apr 2022

Will Wayne Rooney manage in the Premier League THIS season?

Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace against West Ham

16 Apr 2022

Does Gallagher have a future at Chelsea?

Agent of Jorginho not ruling out a return to Napoli if Sarri is in charge

16 Apr 2022

How Juventus could ruin Chelsea's summer transfer window

Coutinho, Aston Villa

16 Apr 2022

10 players who could transfer to Newcastle this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

13 Apr 2022

How Man Utd used Zidane to keep Ronaldo happy

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has been linked to Real Madrid and PSG

13 Apr 2022

The players Chelsea must keep hold of despite Champions League exit

Alvaro Morata, Juventus, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Arsenal crazy to pay €30m for goal-shy Morata

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: N’Golo Kante to Leicester City (2015/16)

13 Apr 2022

The players Chelsea must get rid of after Champions League exit

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has been linked to Real Madrid and PSG

6 Apr 2022

How Araujo contract affects Rudiger’s future

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22

6 Apr 2022

Xavi: Dembele can become best in world at Barcelona

What the hell has happened to €146m flop Hazard?

6 Apr 2022

Five clubs who could sign Hazard on loan

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

4 Apr 2022

Shock 3-0 defeat may have ruined Arsenal's summer transfer plans

John Terry ‘happy’ at Aston Villa amid Bournemouth job rumours

4 Apr 2022

Should Chelsea appoint Terry after Lampard disaster?

Laporta sends ominous message as Koeman’s Barcelona fate to be decided next week

4 Apr 2022

Nuance to Spotify deal reveals the lengths Barcelona are going to make money

Serge Gnabry, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

4 Apr 2022

Could Gnabry be an Mbappe alternative for Madrid?

Mo Salah, Liverpool

4 Apr 2022

Klopp 'happy' with out of form Salah contract talks

Lionel Messi and Neymar playing for PSG against Real Madrid

3 Apr 2022

Messi, Neymar and Mbappe make history as Ramos booed

N’Golo Kante should be PSG’s main target, not Lionel Messi

3 Apr 2022

Should Real Madrid sign Kante as Modric replacement?