Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald is a writer, journalist, editor and co-founder of the FootballTransfers website.

Starting out covering La Liga for Goal.com in 2008, Paul watched Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side become the best team in the world, winning the treble in that season. Paul progressed through the ranks at Goal, becoming Deputy Editor on the International edition before becoming Head of Planning for the site.

This involved taking a team to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, with the most digital journalists on the ground than any other publication.

Paul has also covered the Copa America in Chile as well as Euro 2016. In 2017 he established FootballTransfers, which is now one of the largest and fastest-growing websites dedicated to the football transfer market in the world.

Articles from Paul Macdonald

Goncalves: Who is the goalscoring midfielder Liverpool are chasing?
  • 11 Aug 2021

Goncalves: Who is the goalscoring midfielder Liverpool are chasing?

Ozil suffers second straight loss as Fenerbahce dumped from Turkish Cup
  • 23 May 2023

Ozil suffers second straight loss as Fenerbahce dumped from Turkish Cup

Are Man Utd still interested in Jadon Sancho?
  • 23 May 2023

Are Man Utd still interested in Jadon Sancho?

Don’t write off world-class Bale, says former Wales boss
  • 23 May 2023

Don’t write off world-class Bale, says former Wales boss

‘Man Utd must give Cavani new contract’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Man Utd must give Cavani new contract’

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl refuses to comment on Ings to Man City rumours
  • 23 May 2023

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl refuses to comment on Ings to Man City rumours

How would Brentford’s Ivan Toney improve West Ham’s attack?
  • 23 May 2023

How would Brentford’s Ivan Toney improve West Ham’s attack?

Lewandowski replacement? Bayern striker hints at Haaland or Silva
  • 23 May 2023

Lewandowski replacement? Bayern striker hints at Haaland or Silva

Liverpool legend says Leeds winger reminds him of current Reds superstars
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool legend says Leeds winger reminds him of current Reds superstars

Liverpool need three players to compete again, says legendary former defender
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool need three players to compete again, says legendary former defender

‘Fernandes can become a God at Man Utd like Cantona’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Fernandes can become a God at Man Utd like Cantona’

Steven Gerrard: I was not lucky to avoid the sack
  • 23 May 2023

Steven Gerrard: I was not lucky to avoid the sack

‘Liverpool signing Kabak better in Premier League than Bundesliga’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Liverpool signing Kabak better in Premier League than Bundesliga’

‘Man Utd need better centre-backs – it has cost them again’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Man Utd need better centre-backs – it has cost them again’

Arsenal: Ryan recognises Martinez display after defeat on debut
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal: Ryan recognises Martinez display after defeat on debut

Ahmed Musa: Premier League interest heating up for Nigeria forward
  • 20 May 2021

Ahmed Musa: Premier League interest heating up for Nigeria forward

Mesut Ozil suffers derby frustration despite lively performance
  • 23 May 2023

Mesut Ozil suffers derby frustration despite lively performance

Paul Pogba: Injury could add another twist to Man Utd transfer debate
  • 23 May 2023

Paul Pogba: Injury could add another twist to Man Utd transfer debate

Ronaldo still ‘best in the world’ at 36 amid new contract hopes
  • 23 May 2023

Ronaldo still ‘best in the world’ at 36 amid new contract hopes

Why Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford isn’t moving to Juventus or Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Why Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford isn’t moving to Juventus or Barcelona