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

Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie is wanted by Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham

News
25 Aug 2025

Arsenal make official approach for Piero Hincapie - Romano

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
25 Aug 2025

Man Utd get WORRYING message from transfer chief over vital deal

Fabrizio Romano, Nico Paz, Alexander Isak, Transfer News

News
25 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Real Madrid BOMB, BIG Arsenal attack, KEY Isak moment

Eberechi Eze, Arsenal

DONE DEALS
24 Aug 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Arne Slot, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26

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24 Aug 2025

Isak to Liverpool ‘sooner rather than later’ as manager confirms long-awaited move next week

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
24 Aug 2025

Arsenal agree RECORD midfielder transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, here we go

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24 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano announces ‘Here We Go’ as Chelsea double deal completed

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, Saudi Arabia

News
24 Aug 2025

THIRD Bruno Fernandes bid from Saudi – but this time there’s a twist!

Gianluigi Donnarumma, Man City

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24 Aug 2025

Donnarumma AGREES Man City move – Fabrizio Romano

Rodrygo

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23 Aug 2025

Arsenal unveil latest signing as Rodrygo talks OPEN

Russell Martin, Rangers

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23 Aug 2025

Rangers target €6.5m striker: Familiar face could make Ibrox return

Max Dowman, Arsenal, 2025/26

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23 Aug 2025

Max Dowman's special quality that left Gary Neville STUNNED

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid

News
23 Aug 2025

Real Madrid put Vini Jr up for sale

Eberechi Eze, Arsenal

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23 Aug 2025

OFFICIAL: Eberechi Eze signs for Arsenal

Fabrizio Romano, Xavi Simons, Rasmus Hojlund

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23 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: FOUR Man Utd deals, Xavi Simons HIJACK, Spurs target Nico Paz

Rodrygo Arsenal Premier League

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23 Aug 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Rodrygo to follow Eze as TWO official announcements close

Gio Reyna, Dortmund, 2025/26

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23 Aug 2025

‘DONE DEAL!’ – Gio Reyna’s new club confirmed

Rodrygo, Liverpool, 2025/26

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23 Aug 2025

Liverpool OPEN Rodrygo talks as €46m transfer being ‘finalised’

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24

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23 Aug 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Romano reveals next SIGNING, €80m deal BLOCKED, Mourinho’s RETURN?

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2025/26

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23 Aug 2025

Real Madrid signing to be DROPPED: Trent heading for the bench after ‘TRAGIC’ start