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

Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Rashford

14 Mar 2023

Revealed: Man Utd’s budget to sign Kylian Mbappe

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

9 Mar 2023

'Mudryk can win Ukraine's fourth Ballon d'Or'

César Montes

9 Mar 2023

Arsenal signing Jakub Kiwior makes 'embarrassing' mistake on debut

Folarin Balogun, Arsenal, Stade Reims, 2022/23

9 Mar 2023

Arsenal loan star Folarin Balogun up for Ligue 1 award

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 2021/22

9 Mar 2023

Arsenal learn Asensio's wage demands as Madrid contract talks collapse

Wout Weghorst, Man Utd, 2022/23

9 Mar 2023

Wout Weghorst: Man Utd striker set for surprise summer transfer

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 transfer budgets: Man Utd, Madrid, PSG & Europe's big clubs

Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko

23 May 2023

Football Manager 2023 wonderkids: The best young goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

How Man Utd blew €196m in one summer on flops Di Maria, Falcao & Rojo

2 Mar 2023

Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea striker set to sign for Malaysian champions

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr

2 Mar 2023

Messi, Ronaldo & seven players with more goals than Chelsea in 2023

Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2022/23

2 Mar 2023

Bernardo Silva to Barcelona: Man City star's asking price revealed

Luis Enrique, Spain, 2021/22

2 Mar 2023

How Chelsea could line up under Luis Enrique

Vitor Roque, Brazil U20, 2023

2 Mar 2023

Man Utd join race for 'next Luis Suarez'

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

ONE goal in FIVE games! Chelsea in crisis after £600m transfer spend

Kalidou Koulibaly warming up for Chelsea.

23 May 2023

Koulibaly reveals which Chelsea signings have been 'magic'

Andrey Santos, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Andrey Santos' future takes unexpected twist

Julian Araujo Mexico

23 May 2023

Julian Araujo compared to Barcelona legend as Mexico star given glowing report

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

‘Lack of f**king respect!’: Thiago Silva hits out over Enzo Chelsea critics

Joao Cancelo, Man City, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man City identify Joao Cancelo replacement

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Revealed: The Chelsea players whose values have doubled this season