- 2 Aug 2022
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
- 2 Aug 2022
Five transfers that could be completed this week
- 31 Jul 2022
Why Chelsea needed to sign Gabriel Jesus AND Sterling from Man City
- 31 Jul 2022
Samuel Umtiti nears Barcelona exit as shock suitor emerges
- 23 May 2023
Lewandowski could break 13-year-old Ibrahimovic record at Barcelona
- 23 May 2023
Chelsea set to gain revenge on Barcelona with Kepa deal
- 23 May 2023
The truth hurts! Man Utd NEED to keep Sir Alex Ferguson away
- 23 May 2023
Man Utd's friendly loss highlights transfer work that needs to be done
- 29 Jul 2022
'If Virgil van Dijk is a Rolls Royce, Saliba is a Bentley'
- 29 Jul 2022
How Lampard can rely on Chelsea to save Everton's Premier League status
- 29 Jul 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo OUT of Man Utd squad after exit talks
- 29 Jul 2022
How Barcelona's Kounde signing could tempt De Jong into Man Utd move
- 28 Jul 2022
Winners and losers of Barcelona signing Kounde
- 27 Jul 2022
Chelsea reject PSG's alternative to Kimpembe transfer
- 27 Jul 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo subject to blistering attack by Atletico Madrid fans
- 27 Jul 2022
Firmino & Mane out, Nunez in: Are Liverpool in need of another striker?
- 27 Jul 2022
Frenkie de Jong's Barcelona contract stand a boost to Man Utd AND Chelsea
- 25 Jul 2022
Bellingham and Sancho eclipsed as Bayern Munich make Tel the most expensive U17 ever
- 25 Jul 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer latest: How Man Utd exit could happen
- 25 Jul 2022
Barcelona are 'bullying' Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong, insists Neville
Latest Soccer Transfer News
Jeremy Doku torn to shreds after announcing departure from Belgium's World Cup squad
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea step up goalkeeper pursuit as world record fee demanded
Ronaldinho returns to football in shock Italian move
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Rashford message received as swap deal talks revealed
World Cup Transfer Watch: Switzerland sensation Johan Manzambi told to join Chelsea
Top Soccer Transfer Stories
- 20 June
- 100+ views
World Cup 2026: Every result and the top goalscorers so far
- 17 June
- 100+ views
Why are Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe wearing special patches on their World Cup kits?
- 17 June
- 100+ views
World Cup attendance record broken - despite exorbitant ticket prices
- 15 June
- 100+ views
Chelsea handed official transfer message from €81m defender wanting ‘clarity'
- 17 June
- 100+ views
