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

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Man City lead Man Utd in Phillips race - FootballTransfers recap

Declan Rice, West Ham, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Europa League Team of the Season

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Arsenal, Juve or Milan? Ranking the contenders to sign Man City star Jesus

Alessio Romagnoli, AC Milan, 2021-22

19 May 2022

Romagnoli to Chelsea: The perfect Rudiger replacement?

Rafa Leao, Milan, 2021-22

19 May 2022

Man Utd transfer target Rafael Leao's Serie A highlights

Cesar Azpilicueta in a Champions League match for Chelsea.

18 May 2022

How much will Azpilicueta cost Barcelona?

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2021/22

18 May 2022

Messi advert teases return to Barcelona

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2021/22

18 May 2022

Salah must learn from Coutinho transfer and stay at Liverpool - Carragher

Marc Cucurella, Brighton, 2021/22

18 May 2022

How good is Chelsea and Man City transfer target Cucurella?

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Lukaku's agent speaks out on striker's future - FootballTransfers Recap

Arthur Melo, Juventus, 2021/22

14 May 2022

Arthur looking for Juventus exit after failed Arsenal transfer

Anthony Martial has been put up for sale by Man Utd

13 May 2022

Man Utd willing to sacrifice Martial to aid Osimhen transfer pursuit

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021/22

13 May 2022

Lukaku's agent provides update on Chelsea future amid Inter links

Harry Kane, Tottenham, 2021/21

12 May 2022

Man Utd or stay at Spurs forever for Harry Kane

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Diego Costa to Chelsea (2014/15)

11 May 2022

Why ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa could make shock return to English football

Kays Ruiz, PSG

11 May 2022

Barcelona announce termination of former wonderkid's contract

Ansu Fati, Barcelona, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Ansu Fati: I never wanted Man Utd move

Man City boss Pep Guardiola chats to Phil Foden during a Champions League tie with PSG

4 May 2022

Has Pep failed at Man City if he doesn't win Champions League?

Christiano Pulisic enjoyed a productive first season with Chelsea but has struggled for game time lately

4 May 2022

Why Chelsea shouldn't let Hazard-like Pulisic leave for Juventus

Arnaut Danjuma, Villarreal, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Five wingers who could transfer to Man Utd this summer