Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

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About Martin Macdonald

Martin has been a passionate football fan since a young age. Initially interested in Scottish and English football, he eventually became a Spanish football expert while compiling match reports and doing live text commentaries on La Liga fixtures, particularly in the era of dominance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Like every football fan of a certain vintage, he has a soft spot for the glory days of Serie A, too.

In addition to his duties with FootballTransfers, Martin continues to write content for MovieMeter and has conducted cast interviews and attended press screenings of new releases, alongside his writing.

He also works in operations with RealTimes Network so contributes to the business across numerous platforms.

Area of Expertise

Over the course of his 15-year career, Martin developed an expansive skillset and has written thousands upon thousands of articles for a variety of media publishers. These range from interviews, to straight news stories, to features, to lists, to live text commentaries.

Experience in the field

Starting at GOAL and Perform Media before moving to RealTimes, Martin was formerly the Chief Editor of MovieMeter.com and has also written for FightFans, GPFans and MSN, in addition to FootballTransfers.

Editorial approach

While it may have been in the case historically that getting something out before anyone is the most important aspect of journalism, Martin believes in getting the facts right and researching to provide in-depth content to our readers.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Martin Macdonald

Ben White: No surprise about transfer links, says Graeme Potter
  • 30 Jul 2021

Arsenal complete £50m signing of Ben White from Brighton

James Rodriguez pours cold water on Everton exit rumours
  • 30 Jul 2021

James Rodriguez told by Benitez he is surplus to requirements at Everton

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal
  • 30 Jul 2021

Could Xhaka end up staying at Arsenal after all?

Pique: I hope Messi can be ‘seduced’ into staying at Barcelona
  • 30 Jul 2021

Which Barcelona players have agreed to a salary reduction?

Braithwaite: Barcelona signings won’t scare me
  • 30 Jul 2021

Financial boost for Barcelona as €15m man set for Premier League move

Barcelona defender Sergino Dest
  • 30 Jul 2021

Arsenal suffer setback as target Sergino Dest rejects Barcelona exit

Man Utd told to be ‘patient’ with Amad Diallo
  • 30 Jul 2021

What does the signing of Sancho mean for Amad at Man Utd?

Christensen reveals the secret of Chelsea’s defensive improvement under Tuchel
  • 30 Jul 2021

Three players Chelsea could offer Sevilla in exchange for Kounde

Leon Bailey wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal, and Tottenham – is he ready for a Premier League move?
  • 30 Jul 2021

Aston Villa and Everton target Leon Bailey confirms desire to leave Leverkusen

Man City and Juventus target Locatelli ‘ready for a top club’
  • 29 Jul 2021

Arsenal and Juventus given deadline to sign Locatelli

Three reasons why Real Madrid should re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 29 Jul 2021

Ronaldo, Griezmann and five transfer listed stars who have no buyers

‘We will have discussions in the next few weeks’ – Arteta confident of striking Odegaard deal
  • 29 Jul 2021

Why Arsenal should not give up on Odegaard yet

Andrea Belotti
  • 29 Jul 2021

Roma and Arsenal target Belotti offered huge contract to remain at Torino

Who is Nuno Mendes? The Sporting left-back wanted by Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid
  • 29 Jul 2021

Who is Nuno Mendes? The Sporting left-back wanted by Man Utd, Man City and Madrid

Jadon Sancho after signing for Man Utd from Borussia Dortmund
  • 29 Jul 2021

How Sancho and Varane will change Man Utd's style

Where Haaland’s massive contract demands would put him on football’s pay scale
  • 29 Jul 2021

€175m is NOT too much for Haaland, insists the man who signed him for Salzburg

Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane sign for Man Utd
  • 29 Jul 2021

Solskjaer 'cant ask for more' backing from Man Utd after Sancho and Varane deals

Man Utd signed Lindelof over Van Dijk, claims former teammate
  • 28 Jul 2021

How Liverpool could line up this season with a returning Van Dijk

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 28 Jul 2021

Fiorentina desperate to keep Tottenham and Liverpool target Vlahovic

Is Erling Haaland Real Madrid’s future?
  • 28 Jul 2021

What Solskjaer's new contract means for Man Utd's Haaland pursuit