James Shearman

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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

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 Jul 2022

Frenkie de Jong's Barcelona contract stand a boost to Man Utd AND Chelsea

Mathys Tel

25 Jul 2022

Bellingham and Sancho eclipsed as Bayern Munich make Tel the most expensive U17 ever

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

25 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer latest: How Man Utd exit could happen

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22

25 Jul 2022

Barcelona are 'bullying' Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong, insists Neville

Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal, 2021/22

25 Jul 2022

How Kounde transfer could help Arsenal solve Nicolas Pepe problem

Oleksandr Zinchenko, Manchester City, 2021/22

17 Jul 2022

Arsenal's Everton win shows why they need Zinchenko badly

Fabio Vieira Arsenal

17 Jul 2022

Arsenal new boy Vieira says he wants to take Odegaard's number 10 position

Thiago Silva for Chelsea, 2021/22

17 Jul 2022

Tuchel discovers unlikely Thiago Silva successor within Chelsea squad

Lisandro Martinez Ajax

17 Jul 2022

Three Man Utd players to be sold after Lisandro Martinez transfer is completed

Armando Broja, Southampton, 2021/22

17 Jul 2022

Why Chelsea should sell Armando Broja amid Premier League interest

Christian Eriksen, Brentford, 2021/22

15 Jul 2022

Man Utd sign Eriksen, Arsenal want Tapsoba - Friday's transfer round up

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig, 2021/22

15 Jul 2022

Chelsea and Man Utd handed blow as Nkunku rules out 2023 transfer

Lisandro Martinez, Ajax, 2021/22

15 Jul 2022

Ajax identify Lisandro Martinez replacement as Man Utd move close

Rafael Leao, Milan, 2021/22

15 Jul 2022

Chelsea's Rafael Leao pursuit dented as AC Milan ready new contract offer

Conor Gallagher, England, 202122

15 Jul 2022

Conor Gallagher set for key role at Chelsea in 2022-23 after Tuchel reassurances

Anthony Martial

15 Jul 2022

Martial scores AGAIN: Has Ten Hag found Man Utd's Ronaldo replacement?

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 2021/22

13 Jul 2022

Raheem Sterling to Chelsea: Why €56m for ex-Man City forward is a bargain

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 2021/22

13 Jul 2022

'Rejecting Arsenal & Spurs so sweet' - Chelsea fans react to Sterling transfer

Christian Eriksen, Brentford, 2021/22

13 Jul 2022

Christian Eriksen transfer deal sums up Man Utd's slow-moving summer

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22

13 Jul 2022

Ousmane Dembele will sign new Barcelona contract - Laporta