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

Antoine Semenyo, Man City

Exclusive
2 Jan 2026

Inside Antoine Semenyo transfer: Man Utd’s lowball offer sent Bournemouth star to City

Julian Araujo, Celtic

Analysis
2 Jan 2026

Julian Araujo: Wilfried Nancy’s first signing solves Celtic's biggest problem

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

Arteta reveals Arsenal January transfer strategy amid wonderkid rumours

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

Mbappe replacement causes new Real Madrid crisis for Alonso

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

REVEALED: Why Enzo Maresca left Chelsea

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

Major Salah development as Liverpool agree shock €40m transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Transfer news, Liam Rosenior, Enzo Maresca

News
2 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Next Chelsea manager, Maresca future, West Ham deals

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd want Mateta as Crystal Palace agree £33m deal

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

News
1 Jan 2026

Martin O’Neill to make Celtic return? Important announcement sparks rumour

Alysson, Aston Villa

DONE DEALS
1 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Transfer rumour, Tarik Muharemovic, Man Utd

News
1 Jan 2026

Man Utd’s answer to William Saliba? Approach confirmed for January target

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, Enzo Maresca, Thomas Frank

News
1 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Maresca SACK latest, Tottenham DEAL, Real Madrid UPDATE

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
1 Jan 2026

Enzo Maresca: Shocking truth behind Chelsea manager’s unexplained absence

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

News
31 Dec 2025

Semenyo transfer statement: Bournemouth announcement as Man City move looms

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

Analysis
27 Dec 2025

Semenyo is about to make a huge mistake – here’s the move he should make

Eddie Howe reacts during Newcastle's Premier League match with Manchester United

Analysis
27 Dec 2025

Newcastle’s controversial Man Utd tactic could soon be banned

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours

Rumours
28 Dec 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd and Chelsea make Vini Jr bids as Liverpool make Isak decision

Pierre Ekwah, Rangers, 2025/26

Analysis
26 Dec 2025

Rangers ‘initiate talks’ with Raskin upgrade

Alexander Isak's injury threatens to change Arne Slot and Liverpool's transfer plans

News
26 Dec 2025

Will Liverpool replace Alexander Isak? Top source reveals all

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

News
26 Dec 2025

Romano announces Man Utd’s first new face for 2026