James Shearman

James Shearman

James Shearman has been a regular writer for FootballTransfers since its establishment in November 2020. An expert in Premier League football, James typically produces articles on the ‘big six’ clubs. He particularly enjoys writing feature pieces, such as ranking the importance of past signings or predicting the success of future deals.

Prior to joining the team, he showcased his passion for fantasy football by providing weekly tips for an FPL podcast. He also wrote predicted lineups and statistical pieces for sister site FootballCritic.

James recently graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. There, he covered a multitude of sports, including golf, cricket, and horse racing. He also interviewed local hero Eddie the Eagle ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics for the university website and radio station.

Outside of journalism, James is a keen golfer, cricketer and six-a-side football player. A Chelsea and Leyton Orient fan, he has also attended several foreign football matches, such as Malmo and Rayo Vallecano.

Articles from James Shearman

28 Jul 2023

The EIGHT players that could still leave Arsenal this summer

Wesley Fofana, Chelsea

20 Jul 2023

Chelsea have FOUND their Wesley Fofana replacement

Andre Onana, Man Utd

20 Jul 2023

How Man Utd will line up with Onana and Mount

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23

20 Jul 2023

Liverpool legend to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Harry Kane, Bayern

20 Jul 2023

Harry Kane to REJECT huge Spurs contract amid Bayern interest

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2022/23

6 Jul 2023

Saudi club wants to TRIPLE Man City star's salary

Kylian Mbappe, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG

6 Jul 2023

PSG ready to activate Barcelona star's release clause to replace Mbappe

Arda Guler, Fenerbahce, 2022/23

6 Jul 2023

Who is Arda Guler? The Turkish wonderkid Real Madrid have signed

Mason Mount of Chelsea over the Manchester United badge, set against a backdrop of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

5 Jul 2023

How Man Utd will line up with Mason Mount

Dominik Szoboszlai and Liverpool

2 Jul 2023

How Liverpool will line up with Dominik Szoboszlai

Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami badge, set against an abstract light pink background

30 Jun 2023

Inter Miami move is 'no holiday' for Lionel Messi

Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary, 2022-23

30 Jun 2023

Liverpool handed HUGE BOOST in Szoboszlai transfer race

Thomas Tuchel and the Bayern Munich

30 Jun 2023

Chelsea star 'offered' SHOCK Tuchel reunion

Barcelona wonderkids

30 Jun 2023

Deco wants to bring TWO wonderkids to Barcelona

Todd Boehly, Saudi Arabia, Chelsea

4 Jul 2023

Chelsea star's Saudi move on verge of COLLAPSE

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, 2022/23

29 Jun 2023

Chelsea to 'attack' Caicedo deal after Mount & Havertz sales

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

29 Jun 2023

Arsenal enter 'final stages' of £40m transfer - Romano

Mason Mount, Man Utd

30 Jun 2023

Man Utd AGREE £60m fee for Chelsea star Mason Mount

Angelo Gabriel, Santos, Chelsea

29 Jun 2023

Chelsea to send summer signing to 'new Vitesse'

Kai Havertz, Chelsea, 2022/23

28 Jun 2023

From £71m wonderkid to Chelsea outcast: What happened to Kai Havertz?