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

Wan-Bissaka explains why he decided to move to Manchester United
  • 23 May 2023

Wan-Bissaka explains why he decided to move to Manchester United

Real Madrid should cut their losses on Eden Hazard, claims Dimitar Berbatov
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid should cut their losses on Eden Hazard, claims Dimitar Berbatov

Messi and Ramos won’t be in control of contract negotiations, claims Pique
  • 23 May 2023

Messi and Ramos won’t be in control of contract negotiations, claims Pique

Bayern Munich coach praises Niklas Sule amid Chelsea links
  • 23 May 2023

Bayern Munich coach praises Niklas Sule amid Chelsea links

Messi, Ramos and Alaba lead the Greatest Out of Contract XI of all time
  • 23 May 2023

Messi, Ramos and Alaba lead the Greatest Out of Contract XI of all time

Barcelona star rejected move to Premier League strugglers West Brom in January
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona star rejected move to Premier League strugglers West Brom in January

Joe Willock can add impetus to floundering Newcastle’s midfield but problems run much deeper
  • 23 May 2023

Joe Willock can add impetus to floundering Newcastle’s midfield but problems run much deeper

Arsenal legend says it is ‘a long road’ before Odegaard is starting games
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal legend says it is ‘a long road’ before Odegaard is starting games

‘Lucky to get Bruno!’ – Man Utd not buying because they can’t find another Fernandes
  • 23 May 2023

‘Lucky to get Bruno!’ – Man Utd not buying because they can’t find another Fernandes

Thomas Tuchel already aware of Chelsea sack threat
  • 23 May 2023

Thomas Tuchel already aware of Chelsea sack threat

Man Utd: Solskjaer backs Cavani after misses and cites Ferguson advice
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd: Solskjaer backs Cavani after misses and cites Ferguson advice

Chelsea: Tuchel launches passionate defence of ‘brave’ Kai Havertz
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea: Tuchel launches passionate defence of ‘brave’ Kai Havertz

‘Like Alisson!’ – Carragher calls ex-Arsenal star Martinez one of the great Premier League signings
  • 23 May 2023

‘Like Alisson!’ – Carragher calls ex-Arsenal star Martinez one of the great Premier League signings

Amad Diallo: Solskjaer questions penalty decision in impressive Man Utd debut
  • 23 May 2023

Amad Diallo: Solskjaer questions penalty decision in impressive Man Utd debut

Arsenal transfer news: Van Aanholt emerges as surprise late target
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal transfer news: Van Aanholt emerges as surprise late target

Solskjaer makes NBA comparison after blocking Williams loan
  • 23 May 2023

Solskjaer makes NBA comparison after blocking Williams loan

Why Jesse Lingard’s West Ham loan could be a disaster
  • 23 May 2023

Why Jesse Lingard’s West Ham loan could be a disaster

How Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles would fit in at West Brom
  • 23 May 2023

How Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles would fit in at West Brom

Man Utd wanted Grealish ahead of Bruno Fernandes – How do they compare?
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd wanted Grealish ahead of Bruno Fernandes – How do they compare?

Ramos: Are Madrid expecting the defender to leave at the end of the season?
  • 23 May 2023

Ramos: Are Madrid expecting the defender to leave at the end of the season?