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

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2024/25

News
18 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak transfer gets GREEN LIGHT: Newcastle exit one step away

Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund, 2024/25

News
18 Jul 2025

Gio Reyna gets €6m chance to save his career

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

News
18 Jul 2025

Man Utd AGREE Mbeumo deal as Ratcliffe BUCKLES to extravagant Brentford demand

Bryan Mbeumo

News
17 Jul 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: €100m bid changes EVERYTHING for Bryan Mbeumo

Noni Madueke, Arsenal, 2025/26

Analysis
17 Jul 2025

Noni Madueke will prove Arsenal fans wrong – Here’s why

Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
17 Jul 2025

Rodrygo future takes unexpected twist as Real Madrid respond to Vini Jr 'blackmail'

Hugo Ekitike, Frankfurt, Liverpool

News
17 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Liverpool agree Hugo Ekitike deal as €100m transfer looms

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
17 Jul 2025

Chelsea ‘push the boat out’ to sign thrilling Premier League star

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
17 Jul 2025

Arteta picks new midfielder: Arsenal's €30m signing opportunity

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr

News
17 Jul 2025

Saudi Pro League’s game-changing transfer decision: Cristiano Ronaldo plans to take advantage

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
16 Jul 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Major Gyokeres update as Romano announces OFFICIAL signing

Alexander Isak, Liverpool

News
16 Jul 2025

Liverpool eye €200m Isak double deal as Reds in ‘advanced talks’ for 40-goal striker

Man Utd, Jim Ratcliffe

News
16 Jul 2025

‘Scum of the earth!’ – Why Man Utd and Ratcliffe face transfer backlash as away kit launched

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