Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

David Moyes, Youssef En-Neysri, Everton

Analysis
15 Jan 2026

Everton are signing the WRONG €20m striker – here’s who David Moyes needs

Declan Rice, Barcelona

News
15 Jan 2026

Barcelona want to sign the new Declan Rice

Enzo Fernandez, Transfer Rumours

News
15 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Enzo Fernandez open to Chelsea exit as Barcelona prepare bid

Lucas Paqueta, West Ham, 2025/26

News
15 Jan 2026

West Ham hold Paqueta transfer meeting as STRIKE claim assessed

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24

News
15 Jan 2026

Liverpool great Jurgen Klopp ‘seriously considering’ shock comeback

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
15 Jan 2026

Man Utd’s €66m Bruno Fernandes FEAR as fate of five stars revealed

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

Analysis
15 Jan 2026

Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace reveal January transfer price – but is he worth it?

Fabrizio Romano, Transfer news, Gareth Southgate, Sandro Tonali

News
15 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Southgate to Man Utd, Tonali’s future, Dembele contract talks

Conor Gallagher, Tottenham

DONE DEALS
14 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Transfer Rumours, Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace

News
14 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Liverpool deal takes step forward as Guehi bid prepared

Thomas Frank, Tottenham, Spurs

News
14 Jan 2026

Tottenham end Thomas Frank chaos as major departure announced

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

News
14 Jan 2026

Martin O’Neill’s surprising Celtic transfer confession

Andreas Skov Olsen, Rangers, 2025/26

News
14 Jan 2026

Rangers agree deal for €14m Skov Olsen in Cerny repeat

Michael Carrick, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
14 Jan 2026

Revealed: Why Man Utd picked Michael Carrick over Ole Solskjaer

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield

News
14 Jan 2026

Liverpool transfer takes ‘significant’ step forward as €6m problem solved

Liam Rosenior will replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea

News
14 Jan 2026

Chelsea boss Rosenior confirms transfer talks with two players

Fabrizio Romano, Yan Diomande, Jurgen Klopp

News
14 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd manager plan, Klopp to Real Madrid, Diomande latest

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

News
12 Jan 2026

Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace star’s ‘likeliest’ destination revealed

Michael Carrick, Rumours

News
12 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd shock as forward tipped for Real Madrid

Conor Bradley, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
12 Jan 2026

Liverpool swoop for Conor Bradley replacement as Arne Slot picks signing