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

Hudson-Odoi for Chelsea, 2021/22

2 Aug 2022

Five Chelsea players who need a transfer this summer

Marc Cucurella, Brighton, 2021/22

2 Aug 2022

Five transfers that could be completed this week

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2022/23

31 Jul 2022

Why Chelsea needed to sign Gabriel Jesus AND Sterling from Man City

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?

31 Jul 2022

Samuel Umtiti nears Barcelona exit as shock suitor emerges

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Lewandowski could break 13-year-old Ibrahimovic record at Barcelona

Kepa, Chelsea, 2021-22

23 May 2023

Chelsea set to gain revenge on Barcelona with Kepa deal

Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson sends message to Lingard at West Ham

23 May 2023

The truth hurts! Man Utd NEED to keep Sir Alex Ferguson away

Jadon Sancho. Manchester United, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Man Utd's friendly loss highlights transfer work that needs to be done

William Saliba, France, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

'If Virgil van Dijk is a Rolls Royce, Saliba is a Bentley'

Frank Lampard, Everton, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

How Lampard can rely on Chelsea to save Everton's Premier League status

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo OUT of Man Utd squad after exit talks

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

How Barcelona's Kounde signing could tempt De Jong into Man Utd move

Jules Kounde, Sevilla, 2021/22

28 Jul 2022

Winners and losers of Barcelona signing Kounde

Presnel Kimpembe, PSG, 2021/22

27 Jul 2022

Chelsea reject PSG's alternative to Kimpembe transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

27 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo subject to blistering attack by Atletico Madrid fans

Roberto Firmino celebrates for Liverpool in their UCL win over Inter

27 Jul 2022

Firmino & Mane out, Nunez in: Are Liverpool in need of another striker?

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 Jul 2022

Frenkie de Jong's Barcelona contract stand a boost to Man Utd AND Chelsea

Mathys Tel

25 Jul 2022

Bellingham and Sancho eclipsed as Bayern Munich make Tel the most expensive U17 ever

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

25 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer latest: How Man Utd exit could happen

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22

25 Jul 2022

Barcelona are 'bullying' Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong, insists Neville