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

From Dembele to Griezmann – how Barcelona blew £1bn in the transfer market
  • 14 Jul 2021

Barca on verge of Griezmann-Saul swap deal with Atletico to cut €12m salary

Pep Guardiola
  • 7 Jul 2021

Tebas slams Guardiola's La Liga comments: 'You won titles due to to financial doping'

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City
  • 7 Jul 2021

Sterling to Real Madrid? England star's not fooling anyone with Euro 2020 form

Jack Grealish, England
  • 1 Sep 2021

Mourinho: Every team needs a player like Grealish!

Billy Gilmour, Chelsea
  • 2 Jul 2021

Is Norwich City the perfect place for Billy Gilmour to develop?

Klopp responds to criticism of new Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak
  • 30 Jun 2021

Ozan Kabak bids farewell to Liverpool after successful loan spell

Rafa Benitez leaves Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro
  • 30 Jun 2021

The comment which led to Everton fans despising Benitez

Rafa Benitez, new Everton manager
  • 30 Jun 2021

OFFICIAL: Everton confirm Liverpool legend Benitez as new manager

Kylian Mbappe has blown hot and cold for PSG this season.
  • 23 Jun 2021

How Mbappe can reach Ronaldo's level, according to Champions League legend

Gianluigi Buffon, Juventus
  • 23 Jun 2021

Buffon: I rejected Barca, here's why...

Jack Grealish, England
  • 23 Jun 2021

Man Utd target Grealish aims to emulate Rooney

Mohamed Salah, Champions League, Liverpool
  • 23 Jun 2021

Salah to miss Liverpool pre-season for Olympic Games with Egypt?

Nat Phillips, Liverpool
  • 23 Jun 2021

Should Liverpool be selling injury-prone Matip instead of Phillips for £15m?

Declan Rice transfer news: Moyes addresses Chelsea and Man Utd talk
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd legend 'welcomes' Rice to Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2016
  • 23 May 2023

Ronaldo’s audition to prove he’s worth €60m a year

Juventus will make Morata move permanent – agent
  • 23 May 2023

Morata: Allegri appointment 'won't change' Juventus future

Achraf Hakimi
  • 23 May 2023

Why are Chelsea wasting €80m on Hakimi when they have Reece James?

Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles
  • 23 May 2023

Gunners’ youngster ready to ‘kiss Arsenal goodbye’

Karim Benzema
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid make approach to move to Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano

Tottenham in talks with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
  • 2 Jun 2021

Tottenham in talks with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte