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

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs

23 May 2023

How Chelsea could line up with Haaland and Lukaku together

Adil Aouchiche, Saint-Etienne

20 Oct 2021

Who is Adil Aouchiche? The Saint-Etienne youngster who turned Arsenal down

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

20 Oct 2021

Tuchel admits Chelsea could look to pair Haaland with Lukaku

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho

13 Oct 2021

Coronavirus: What South American players could miss Premier League games?

‘Where is the loyalty?’ – Solskjaer against Aguero move after wild Man Utd rumours

13 Oct 2021

Carragher: Keane and Neville 'making excuses' for ex-teammate Solskjaer

Sergio Ramos has yet to debut for PSG since moving from Real Madrid

13 Oct 2021

Ramos suffers another PSG setback as debut is delayed again

There will be a queue of clubs ready to sign Raheem Sterling, says former Man City star

13 Oct 2021

Newcastle's number one target should be Sterling, says Ferdinand

Cavani reveals how close he came to leaving Man Utd for Boca Juniors

13 Oct 2021

Cavani urged to leave Man Utd after Ronaldo arrival

Paul McShane, Manchester United

13 Oct 2021

Why Man Utd have a 35-year-old defender in their Under-23 squad

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21

6 Oct 2021

Wijnaldum struggling at PSG since Liverpool free transfer

Arsenal: Could Mesut Ozil have been the answer this entire time?

6 Oct 2021

Ozil at the heart of Fenerbahce controversy

Is Alexandre Lacazette set to sign a contract extension with Arsenal?

6 Oct 2021

Lacazette headed for Arsenal exit as Arteta targets two Premier League stars

Who is West Ham transfer target Goncalo Guedes?

6 Oct 2021

Liverpool target Diogo Jota's Portugal teammate

Saul Niguez, Chelsea

6 Oct 2021

Is Saul already under threat of being a Chelsea flop?

Dejan Kulusevski reacts to Juventus' Serie A loss to Empoli a day after losing Cristiano Ronaldo to man Utd

29 Sep 2021

Tottenham director Paratici a huge weapon in Kulusevski deal

Mikel Arteta applauds Arsenal fans at end of 2020/21 season

29 Sep 2021

Arsenal want THREE signings in January - so which positions need strengthened?

Leonardo Bonucci

29 Sep 2021

Bonucci: Playing for Guardiola a 'dream' that never came true

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool against Norwich in the Premier League

29 Sep 2021

'Unstoppable' Salah better than Messi and Ronaldo, says ex-Liverpool forward

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG

29 Sep 2021

Kroos: Mbappe 'one of the best' so should play for Real Madrid

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues

23 Sep 2021

How Mourinho's incredible start at Roma compares to his past clubs