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

Ayase Ueda, Julián Carranza, Rangers FC

Analysis
2 Aug 2025

Rangers’ perfect transfer? The €5m ace Russell Martin should be doing everything to sign

Xavi Simons, Alexander Isak, Yoane Wissa

Feature
2 Aug 2025

Xavi Simons sparks transfer storm – a trend among Europe’s elite

Jurgen Klopp, Barcelona

News
2 Aug 2025

Barcelona put €35m star up for sale as Jurgen Klopp targets La Masia star

Ilya Zabarnyi, Bournemouth, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
2 Aug 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Zabarnyi picks PSG over Tottenham after €70m bid accepted

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2024/25

News
2 Aug 2025

Man Utd in Isak HIJACK as Liverpool agreement ‘100% done’

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, Newcastle

News
2 Aug 2025

Benjamin Sesko picks his next club: Premier League move confirmed as €80m bid made

Xavi Simons, Chelsea, RB Leipzig

News
2 Aug 2025

Xavi Simons takes drastic action to force Chelsea move – Fabrizio Romano

Son Heung-min, Tottenham, 2025/26

News
2 Aug 2025

Son Heung-min’s next club announced after Spurs bombshell

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, Napoli

Analysis
1 Aug 2025

Osimhen’s €75m Galatasaray move is one of the deals of the century – here’s why it matters

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, Newcastle

News
1 Aug 2025

Man Utd and Newcastle in NEW transfer battle: Sesko joined by Real Madrid ace in tug-of-war

Curtis Jones, Conor Bradley, Tyler Morton, Harvey Elliott on Liverpool's pre-season tour 2025/26

News
1 Aug 2025

Liverpool transfer reignited for forgotten star

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd

News
1 Aug 2025

Sesko signing given ‘green light’: Man Utd sent positive message from Leipzig

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
1 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS Chelsea’s most important deal of the summer

Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
1 Aug 2025

Arsenal ‘FORCED’ into major Eze decision ahead of Friday deadline

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Benjamin Sesko, Eberechi Eze

News
1 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd GET SERIOUS, Arsenal BID, Simons HOLD UP

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig, 2025/26

News
1 Aug 2025

Liverpool out to RUIN Man Utd’s Sesko plan: Record bid could change everything

Timothy Weah, Juventus, 2024/25

News
31 Jul 2025

‘We can’t let it slide’ - Timothy Weah’s agent BLASTS Juventus

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
31 Jul 2025

Arsenal transfer drama: Viktor Gyokeres’ agent reveals what really happened in Lisbon

Alexander Isak, San Sebastian

News
31 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Alexander Isak jets to Spain in shock transfer twist

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
31 Jul 2025

‘Didn’t want to be helped’ – Joao Felix slammed by former team-mate after Chelsea sale