Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

News
12 Jan 2026

Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace star’s ‘likeliest’ destination revealed

Michael Carrick, Rumours

News
12 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd shock as forward tipped for Real Madrid

Conor Bradley, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
12 Jan 2026

Liverpool swoop for Conor Bradley replacement as Arne Slot picks signing

David Moyes, Everton, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
12 Jan 2026

Everton target Arsenal star as ‘problematic issue’ addressed

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

News
12 Jan 2026

Celtic in transfer U-turn as Martin O’Neill’s first new face confirmed

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News, Marc Guehi, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

News
12 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd manager BOMB, Liverpool and Arsenal in Guehi TALKS

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
12 Jan 2026

Man Utd new manager: Fabrizio Romano reveals surprise change as Solskjaer no longer favourite

Premier League done deals, Joshua Zirkzee, Antoine Semenyo, Marc Guehi

DONE DEALS
12 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Renee Slegers, Katie McCabe, Arsenal Women

News
11 Jan 2026

Arsenal manager warns goalkeepers time-wasting harming ‘attractiveness’ of WSL

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2007/08

News
11 Jan 2026

Lionel Messi’s old Barcelona number inherited by new star ahead of El Clasico

Fabrizio Romano, Marcus Rashford, Kees Smit

News
11 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Rashford BOMB, Man Utd DECISION, Newcastle BLOW

Federico Chiesa, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
10 Jan 2026

Liverpool open transfer talks for MASSIVE Federico Chiesa upgrade

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
10 Jan 2026

Arsenal rocked as ‘very reliable sources’ reveal Gabriel Martinelli wants out

Micky van de Ven, Tottenham, 2025/26

Analysis
10 Jan 2026

Micky van de Ven: Wantaway Spurs star gets surprising transfer advice

Kees Smit, AZ, Newcastle

News
10 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano gives Newcastle update: Transfer expert gives record fee warning

Jude Bellingham, Chelsea

News
10 Jan 2026

Jude Bellingham in Chelsea link after making Real Madrid transfer request

Kieron Bowie, Hibs, Rangers, 2025/26

Analysis
10 Jan 2026

Rangers learn Hibs’ huge Kieron Bowie asking price – but is he really worth it?

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
10 Jan 2026

Marcus Rashford: Barcelona have made 'surprise' decision in last 24 hours – Fabrizio Romano

Lionel Messi, Barcelona

News
9 Jan 2026

OFFICIAL: Barcelona make first-team signing and give him Messi’s old number – it’s not Joao Cancelo

Carlo Ancelotti has dreamed of becoming Man Utd manager

Exclusive
9 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Carlo Ancelotti’s Man Utd dream revealed