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

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Marcus Rashford makes final decision amidst PSG links

Mason Mount playing for Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Why Lampard's Chelsea return could be key to Mount's future

Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United, Barcelona, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

How Man Utd's De Jong pursuit involves Man City star

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Chelsea star wants Tuchel reunion at Bayern Munich

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Arsenal have NOT learned from Chelsea's Mudryk mistake

Evan Ferguson Brighton 2022-23

30 Mar 2023

Brighton to block Man Utd's pursuit of wonderkid

Ilkay Gundogan, Man City, 2021/22

30 Mar 2023

Barcelona put 'bizarre clause' into Gundogan deal

Chelsea loanee Joao Felix

18 Mar 2023

How much will Chelsea have to pay to sign Joao Felix?

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2022-23

18 Mar 2023

Antonio Conte: Tottenham's history is one of losers

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, Manchester United

18 Mar 2023

Man Utd dealt blow in De Jong pursuit

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Arsenal, Chelsea

18 Mar 2023

Arsenal lining up 'huge' bid for Chelsea target

Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2022/23

18 Mar 2023

Chelsea face Premier League rival battle for Serie A star signature

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

'We need quality!' Van Dijk demands Liverpool signings

Paul Pogba, Juventus, 2022-23

16 Mar 2023

'Absolutely not!' Juventus chief rubbishes Pogba transfer talk

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

ANOTHER Messi twist: No Barcelona, no Saudi Arabia

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

Man Utd captaincy: Strip Bruno, give armband to Rashford?

Mason Mount, Chelsea, Liverpool, 2022/23

16 Mar 2023

Mason Mount hires new agent as Liverpool transfer moves closer

Inter Milan's Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku

14 Mar 2023

Why Romelu Lukaku will return to Chelsea this summer

Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona.

14 Mar 2023

How Chelsea would line up with Frenkie de Jong

Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal, 2022/23

14 Mar 2023

Arsenal risk losing 15-year-old WONDERKID to Chelsea