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

Robin Gosens, Atalanta, Serie A, 2020-21

26 Jan 2022

Chelsea miss €25m open goal with Gosens

Adama Traore, Wolves

26 Jan 2022

Who needs a late signing more - Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea or Spurs?

Diego Carlos, Sevilla, 2021-22

26 Jan 2022

Newcastle have beaten Arsenal to Bruno Guimaraes - now they MUST sign a defender

Luis Diaz, Porto, Liverpool target

26 Jan 2022

Why Tottenham do NOT need Luis Diaz

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

19 Jan 2022

Bayern won't let Lewandowski run contract down

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing for Arsenal in a Premier League game against Burnley in the 2021-22 season.

19 Jan 2022

Aubameyang offered way out of Arsenal

Armando Broja, Chelsea, Southampton

19 Jan 2022

Chelsea must keep hold of the next Diego Costa

Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho

19 Jan 2022

Sancho's dismal form explained

Southampton defender Tino Livramento

19 Jan 2022

Chelsea's avoidable right-back mess needs to be fixed

Declan Rice playing for West Ham in 2021/22

9 Jan 2022

Ten players who could join Man Utd in January

Man Utd target Trippier goes second in La Liga for assists

7 Jan 2022

Why Kieran Trippier is exactly who Newcastle need to stay in Premier League

Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid

5 Jan 2022

Ancelotti: Ceballos is not leaving Real Madrid

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22

5 Jan 2022

How mercenary Lukaku was outplayed by Tuchel

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021/22

5 Jan 2022

Liverpool return for Coutinho? Number of Premier League clubs interested

Romelu Lukaku battles for the ball during Brentford v Chelsea

4 Jan 2022

Lukaku & 10 players who could join Tottenham in January

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

28 Dec 2021

Haaland, Kane and Man City’s shortlist to replace Ferran Torres

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing for Arsenal in a Premier League game against Burnley in the 2021-22 season.

22 Dec 2021

Vlahovic in, Aubameyang out: What Arsenal need in January transfer window

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or

22 Dec 2021

Revealed: Messi's incredible impact on PSG's social media following

Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea

22 Dec 2021

Can Chelsea afford to lose captain Azpilicueta to Barcelona?

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid

15 Dec 2021

How Chelsea, Arsenal & Liverpool's transfer plans will change with AFCON postponement