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

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

9 Jan 2023

Real Madrid face 'sabotage' attempt in Bellingham transfer

Joao Felix, Portugal, World Cup 2022

9 Jan 2023

Chelsea beat Man Utd & Arsenal to Joao Felix transfer

Harry Kane, Tottenham, 2022/23

9 Jan 2023

Man Utd told Kane could be their Haaland

Marcus Thuram France 2022 World Cup

7 Jan 2023

Chelsea target ANOTHER forward after Datro Fofana transfer

Josko Gvardiola, Croatia, World Cup 2022

7 Jan 2023

Gvardiol reveals dream Premier League club amid transfer speculation

Chelsea sign Datro David Fofana

7 Jan 2023

What Chelsea should do with David Datro Fofana & Andrey Santos

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in action with Bayern Munich.

7 Jan 2023

Bayern want new deal for Man Utd transfer target more than signings

N’Dicka: Who is the Tottenham and Arsenal defensive transfer target?

7 Jan 2023

Barcelona target Bundesliga star to solve defensive crisis

Marcus Thuram France 2022 World Cup

7 Jan 2023

Enzo Fernandez is great, but Chelsea need GOALS

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal, 2022/23

6 Jan 2023

Arsenal wary of Pepe repeat with Mudryk

Jorge Mendes at the Globe Soccer Wards.

6 Jan 2023

Agent fees capped after €500M earnings in summer transfer window

Vincent Aboubakar Man Utd

6 Jan 2023

Ronaldo OUT, Aboubakar IN: Man Utd to swap strikers with Al-Nassr

Denis Zakaria

6 Jan 2023

Forget Enzo! Chelsea MUST sign Zakaria after Man City performance

Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Jan 2023

Why Badiashile transfer gives Chelsea centre-back conundrum

Enzo Fernandez, Benfica, 2022/23

5 Jan 2023

Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea: Benfica boss unhappy with 'disrespectful' negotiations

Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea, 2022/23

5 Jan 2023

How Chelsea could line up with Benoit Badiashile

Adrien Rabiot, France, World Cup 2022

23 Dec 2022

Tottenham lead Barcelona & Liverpool in Rabiot chase

Luis Diaz for Liverpool

22 Dec 2022

'Liverpool need £200m to spend on transfers!'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

22 Dec 2022

Arsenal need 'active' January transfer window, says Arteta

Jorginho plays for Chelsea

22 Dec 2022

'I love Chelsea!' - Jorginho wants new contract at Stamford Bridge