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

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea make €40m bid as Mateta pushes for January move

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

Robertson deal to help Liverpool land Van Dijk successor

David Ornstein, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
23 Jan 2026

The Transfers Podcast: Ornstein on Man Utd job, Villa striker hunt, Guehi deal, Semenyo replacement

Marc Guehi, Man City, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
23 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: David Ornstein reveals how Man City got a free run at Marc Guehi

PSG striker Goncalo Ramos has been linked to Aston Villa, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
23 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Aston Villa target PSG striker Goncalo Ramos for January transfer

Michael Carrick, Man Utd, Transfers Podcast

News
23 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Carrick ‘in mix’ for permanent Man Utd job as David Ornstein reveals key advantage

Mo Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Vini Jr, Saudi Pro League

News
23 Jan 2026

Salah, Vini Jr and Bruno Fernandes lead STUNNING 50-man Saudi signing shortlist

Jeremy Jacquet, Chelsea

News
23 Jan 2026

Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea: Rennes boss hints at green light for €70m transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Transfer News, Kobbie Mainoo, Carlo Ancelotti

News
23 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: BIG Man Utd update, Chelsea SURPRISE, Ancelotti OFFER

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
22 Jan 2026

Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes ultimatum

Lucas Paqueta, West Ham, 2025/26

News
22 Jan 2026

Lucas Paqueta: Two problems in West Ham deal

Arne Slot, Vinicius Junior, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
22 Jan 2026

Arne Slot drops Vini Jr to Liverpool transfer hint as ‘everyone aligned’ on next move

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, Man Utd, Transfer Rumours

News
22 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Cole Palmer wants Man Utd as City name Haaland price

Erling Haaland, Real Madrid

News
22 Jan 2026

Man City tell Real Madrid Erling Haaland's price - and it's not a world record

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, Man Utd

News
22 Jan 2026

Chelsea face Cole Palmer BOMBSHELL as Man Utd rumour emerges

Tomas Cvancara, Celtic

News
22 Jan 2026

Tomas Cvancara: Celtic make 'smart deal' for striker as figures behind January transfer confirmed

Arda Guler, Real Madrid

News
22 Jan 2026

Arsenal and Chelsea fighting over €90m Real Madrid star

Edoardo Bove, Watford

DONE DEALS
21 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Transfer Rumours

News
21 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd launch bid for Barca star as Arsenal eye Real Madrid raid

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
21 Jan 2026

Vini Jr’s agent jets into Real Madrid and makes deal BREAKTHROUGH after €230m bid