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

Roberto Firmino, Karim Benzema, Chelsea

18 Jan 2024

Forget Benzema & Firmino! Chelsea are targeting the WRONG Saudi Pro League striker

Ander Barrenetxea, Real Sociedad, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Revealed: Arsenal and Spurs to battle over La Liga star signing

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

11 Jan 2024

Revealed: Ten Hag wants Man Utd to sign ANOTHER Ajax star

Deco, Barcelona

11 Jan 2024

Barcelona expect €100m Bayern Munich bid for 'leading player'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

11 Jan 2024

Arsenal 'keeping a close eye' on former Bayern Munich wonderkid

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

11 Jan 2024

Chelsea’s latest transfer target proves Boehly has not learned from mistakes

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

11 Jan 2024

The five worst moments of Sancho’s disastrous Man Utd career

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

4 Jan 2024

Chelsea told to give up pursuit of €45m striker target

Transfers Ajax

4 Jan 2024

Ajax goalkeeper reveals dream to join Man Utd 'like Edwin van der Sar'

4 Jan 2024

Arsenal target another Ajax defender after Jurrien Timber signing

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24

4 Jan 2024

Revealed: Chelsea have Pep Guardiola to thank for Thiago Silva

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24

4 Jan 2024

"I'm completely insane!" Mourinho announces Netflix documentary amid Roma exit rumours

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

1 Jan 2024

Bakayoko in, Thiago out: What Liverpool need in January transfer window

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24

31 Dec 2023

The five best Premier League transfers of the season so far

Ange Postecolgou, Tottenham

28 Dec 2023

Tottenham 'closely monitoring' former Chelsea wonderkid

Erik ten Hag smiling, Man Utd

28 Dec 2023

Revealed: Borussia Dortmund star interested in Man Utd move

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

28 Dec 2023

'We won't answer!' Man Utd told NOT to call Serie A club over transfer target

John Terry, Chelsea

28 Dec 2023

'He's a mad man!' Chelsea fans react to the 'next John Terry' making debut

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, 2022/23

28 Dec 2023

Newcastle make Man City star 'top priority' ahead of January window

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG

28 Dec 2023

PSG beat Chelsea and Liverpool to TWO Brazilian wonderkids