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

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
16 Jul 2025

Osimhen in late transfer twist? Talks over stunning hijack confirmed

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle

News
16 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak to Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano announces ‘BIG STEP’ as record bid confirmed

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lifts the Club World Cup trophy

News
16 Jul 2025

Chelsea pick Enzo Maresca replacement days after Italian wins Club World Cup

Fabrizio Romano, Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko

News
16 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: OFFICIAL Liverpool update, Arsenal SIGNING, crazy SESKO offer

Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
16 Jul 2025

Rodrygo: HUGE offer coming from the Premier League as €100m bid confirmed

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea

Analysis
12 Jul 2025

Chelsea slap astonishing €115m asking price on flop

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
12 Jul 2025

Man Utd transfer finally gets ‘GREEN LIGHT’: Key deal on track for completion

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
12 Jul 2025

Osimhen finds new club as €500m deal unlocks move

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
12 Jul 2025

Liverpool READY to make deal for 22 G+A attacking sensation

Celtic are targeting a loan move for Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino, who celebrated after scoring for Italy U21

News
7 Jul 2025

Celtic make EXCITING move to bring Italy U21 star to Glasgow

Viktor Gyokeres, Coventry City, 2022/23

News
7 Jul 2025

Coventry City land MILLIONS from Gyokeres to Arsenal deal

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
7 Jul 2025

Real Madrid’s ambition opens door to dream Man Utd signing

Liam Delap, Chelsea, Leanna Paul

News
7 Jul 2025

Liam Delap SPLITS with model girlfriend over Chelsea move

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
7 Jul 2025

Osimhen picks his next club: Napoli striker REJECTS Saudi millions to make SHOCK move

Jamie Gittens, Martin Zubimendi

DONE DEALS
6 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today as Chelsea sign Gittens

Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal: David Ornstein verdict on blockbuster transfer

Graham Potter, West Ham, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

West Ham threaten to RUIN Man Utd and Chelsea transfer plans

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news today: ‘SENSATIONAL’ twist as €160m offer told to wait

Rodrygo, Arsenal, Real Madrid

News
5 Jul 2025

Arsenal prepare to DOUBLE transfer record as Rodrygo signing comes into sight

Koni De Winter, Tottenham

Analysis
5 Jul 2025

Tottenham’s €70m Romero sale is a blessing in disguise as Spurs have UPGRADE lined up