Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald

Brand Owner

Paul Macdonald is a writer, journalist, editor and co-founder of the FootballTransfers website.

Starting out covering La Liga for Goal.com in 2008, Paul watched Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side become the best team in the world, winning the treble in that season. Paul progressed through the ranks at Goal, becoming Deputy Editor on the International edition before becoming Head of Planning for the site.

This involved taking a team to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, with the most digital journalists on the ground than any other publication.

Paul has also covered the Copa America in Chile as well as Euro 2016. In 2017 he established FootballTransfers, which is now one of the largest and fastest-growing websites dedicated to the football transfer market in the world.

Articles from Paul Macdonald

Don’t write off world-class Bale, says former Wales boss
  • 9 Feb 2021
Don’t write off world-class Bale, says former Wales boss
‘Man Utd must give Cavani new contract’
  • 9 Feb 2021
‘Man Utd must give Cavani new contract’
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl refuses to comment on Ings to Man City rumours
  • 9 Feb 2021
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl refuses to comment on Ings to Man City rumours
How would Brentford’s Ivan Toney improve West Ham’s attack?
  • 9 Feb 2021
How would Brentford’s Ivan Toney improve West Ham’s attack?
Lewandowski replacement? Bayern striker hints at Haaland or Silva
  • 9 Feb 2021
Lewandowski replacement? Bayern striker hints at Haaland or Silva
Liverpool legend says Leeds winger reminds him of current Reds superstars
  • 9 Feb 2021
Liverpool legend says Leeds winger reminds him of current Reds superstars
Liverpool need three players to compete again, says legendary former defender
  • 9 Feb 2021
Liverpool need three players to compete again, says legendary former defender
‘Fernandes can become a God at Man Utd like Cantona’
  • 7 Feb 2021
‘Fernandes can become a God at Man Utd like Cantona’
Steven Gerrard: I was not lucky to avoid the sack
  • 7 Feb 2021
Steven Gerrard: I was not lucky to avoid the sack
‘Liverpool signing Kabak better in Premier League than Bundesliga’
  • 7 Feb 2021
‘Liverpool signing Kabak better in Premier League than Bundesliga’
‘Man Utd need better centre-backs – it has cost them again’
  • 7 Feb 2021
‘Man Utd need better centre-backs – it has cost them again’
Arsenal: Ryan recognises Martinez display after defeat on debut
  • 7 Feb 2021
Arsenal: Ryan recognises Martinez display after defeat on debut
Ahmed Musa: Premier League interest heating up for Nigeria forward
  • 7 Feb 2021
Ahmed Musa: Premier League interest heating up for Nigeria forward
Mesut Ozil suffers derby frustration despite lively performance
  • 7 Feb 2021
Mesut Ozil suffers derby frustration despite lively performance
Paul Pogba: Injury could add another twist to Man Utd transfer debate
  • 7 Feb 2021
Paul Pogba: Injury could add another twist to Man Utd transfer debate
Ronaldo still ‘best in the world’ at 36 amid new contract hopes
  • 7 Feb 2021
Ronaldo still ‘best in the world’ at 36 amid new contract hopes
Why Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford isn’t moving to Juventus or Barcelona
  • 5 Feb 2021
Why Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford isn’t moving to Juventus or Barcelona
Wan-Bissaka explains why he decided to move to Manchester United
  • 5 Feb 2021
Wan-Bissaka explains why he decided to move to Manchester United
Real Madrid should cut their losses on Eden Hazard, claims Dimitar Berbatov
  • 5 Feb 2021
Real Madrid should cut their losses on Eden Hazard, claims Dimitar Berbatov
Messi and Ramos won’t be in control of contract negotiations, claims Pique
  • 5 Feb 2021
Messi and Ramos won’t be in control of contract negotiations, claims Pique