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

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2021/22

2 Sep 2022

Which players does Ancelotti want to retire at Real Madrid?

Ajax’s Edson Alvarez dreaming of move to Manchester City

2 Sep 2022

Chelsea want €50m Edson Alvarez in January despite Zakaria loan

Ten Hag, Rangnick, ManUtd

2 Sep 2022

How Rangnick's Man Utd transfer plans differed to Ten Hag's

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2021/22

2 Sep 2022

How Arthur loan helps Liverpool with Bellingham pursuit

Arsenal's Hector Bellerin is wanted by Barcelona

23 May 2023

What time does the summer transfer window close?

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2022/23

31 Aug 2022

How Chelsea will line up with Wesley Fofana

Antony, Ajax, 2022/23

30 Aug 2022

How Ten Hag's Man Utd will line up with Antony

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man Utd targets De Jong and Memphis in England - Football Transfer recap

Amad Diallo Man Utd 2022-23

29 Aug 2022

Amad Diallo's value PLUMMETS as Man Utd flop set for another loan stint

N'Golo Kante, Chelsea, 2021/22

29 Aug 2022

Why Chelsea should sell N'golo Kante to PSG

Anthony Gordon, Everton, 2021/22

29 Aug 2022

Chelsea must NOT repeat Barkley mistake with Anthony Gordon

Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona.

29 Aug 2022

Man Utd targets De Jong and Memphis are in England - here's why

Barcelona’s €65m bust: Why it’s gone wrong for Miralem Pjanic

28 Aug 2022

Which players could Barcelona sell before the transfer window closes?

Marcos Alonso, Chelsea, 2021-22

28 Aug 2022

How Marcos Alonso has helped Tottenham at Chelsea's expense

Wilfried Zaha

28 Aug 2022

How Chelsea could line up with Wilfried Zaha

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2022/23

28 Aug 2022

Does Anthony Martial deserve new Man Utd contract?

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 2021/22

28 Aug 2022

Arsenal favourites to sign Marco Asensio as Man Utd prioritise Antony transfer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Barcelona 2022-23

26 Aug 2022

Why Chelsea AND Man Utd want Aubameyang over Cristiano Ronaldo

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Barcelona 2022-23

26 Aug 2022

Why Chelsea NEED to complete Aubameyang signing

Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli.

26 Aug 2022

Would Man Utd swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Napoli's Victor Osimhen?