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

Arnaud Kalimuendo, Nottingham Forest, 2025/26

DONE DEALS
18 Aug 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
18 Aug 2025

Aston Villa open talks for €65m Chelsea star

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, Liverpool

News
18 Aug 2025

Liverpool’s latest €30m deal shows why they’ve won the transfer window

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

News
18 Aug 2025

Man Utd face €5m problem as key transfer stalls

Lassana Diarra, FIFA

Analysis
18 Aug 2025

Lassana Diarra sues FIFA: €65m case will change the transfer market forever

Xavi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
18 Aug 2025

Real Madrid ‘increasingly close’ to €40m Liverpool signing

Alexander Isak, Liverpool

Feature
18 Aug 2025

Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool and five transfers to be completed this week

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
18 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd’s NEXT keeper, Chelsea STEP UP talks, Pep’s IDEAL signing

Ruben Amorim, Gary Neville, 2024/25

News
18 Aug 2025

‘Man Utd are going to have to deal with it’ – Neville reveals trait Amorim’s next signing needs

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
17 Aug 2025

Man Utd launch EXCITING midfielder move after Baleba disappointment

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
17 Aug 2025

Chelsea striking signing CONFIRMED as five-year contract agreed

Nordi Mukiele, Leverkusen, 2024/25

DONE DEALS
18 Aug 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today - Sunderland sign €12m star

Russell Martin, Rangers

News
17 Aug 2025

Rangers get €25m transfer boost ahead of Club Brugge showdown

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
17 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano names Premier League signing of the summer – and it’s not who you expect

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
17 Aug 2025

Barcelona leave out star from La Liga opener after €100m contract offer revealed

Todd Boehly, BlueCo, owners of Strasbourg and Chelsea

News
17 Aug 2025

Chelsea owners BlueCo slammed by FUMING fans over ‘ABSURD’ transfer policy

Fabrizio Romano, Xavi Simons, Morten Hjulmand

News
17 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal’s BIG MISSION, Man Utd midfield TARGETS, Xavi Simons UPDATE

Alexander Isak, Liverpool

News
17 Aug 2025

Alexander Isak: Newcastle legend Alan Shearer breaks silence on transfer controversy

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

Analysis
17 Aug 2025

Arteta is RIGHT about Gyokeres: Why Amorim will fear Man Utd reunion

Omari Hutchinson, James McAtee

DONE DEALS
16 Aug 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today