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

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22

3 Apr 2022

Do Chelsea or PSG need Dembele transfer more?

Kepa, Chelsea, 2021-22

3 Apr 2022

Kepa to Newcastle, NOT Arsenal wantaway Leno

Paulo Dybala, Juventus, 2021/22

30 Mar 2022

Chelsea do NOT need Dybala

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

30 Mar 2022

Kante right to reject Messi and Neymar circus in January transfer window

Harry Maguire, Manchester United, 2021/22

30 Mar 2022

Maguire, Rashford and five players that need a transfer before the World Cup

Edinson Cavani, Manchester United, 2021/22

30 Mar 2022

Revealed: The three players Man Utd will release to free up £500,000 a week in wages

Timo Werner, Chelsea, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Chelsea flop Werner set for transfer - where will he go next?

PSG attacker Neymar playing against Marseille in Ligue 1

23 Mar 2022

‘Neymar arrives almost drunk to training’

Gareth Bale, Real Madrid, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Bale: Why I’m fit for Wales and not Madrid

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

The Roman Empire strikes back: Abramovich to swap Chelsea for Goztepe

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

23 Mar 2022

How much is Rudiger's signing-on fee and how does it affect Man Utd & Madrid?

Barcelona v Napoli

23 Mar 2022

Xavi's Barcelona showing Man Utd how a rebuild should be done

Olivier Giroud, AC Milan, 2021-22

16 Mar 2022

What is AC Milan’s biggest win of all time?

Lionel Messi, PSG

16 Mar 2022

Messi, Neymar and five great players in decline

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona

16 Mar 2022

Why Man Utd have transfer edge on Arsenal for Araujo

Hazard treated like a serial killer – Bale

16 Mar 2022

Why Arsenal should NOT sign Hazard

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba

13 Mar 2022

Pogba told to 'look elsewhere' once Man Utd contract expires

Cristiano Ronaldo pictured with Tom Brady after Manchester United's 3-2 win over Tottenham.

22 Mar 2022

Ronaldo vs Brady: How do the all-time greats compare?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22

13 Mar 2022

Ronaldo's future in his hands, NOT Man Utd's

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo

13 Mar 2022

Has Rangnick turned a corner with Ronaldo?