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

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

28 Sep 2023

Chelsea's £45m signing already an upgrade on Kai Havertz

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli against Fiorentina in Serie A

28 Sep 2023

Saudi Arabia lead Real Madrid & Chelsea in race to sign Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, TikTok

27 Sep 2023

Osimhen row EXPLODES! Man Utd target threatens to sue Napoli

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

26 Sep 2023

Revealed: Chelsea owners ignored Pochettino's transfer 'appeal'

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge on a red abstract background

26 Sep 2023

Ten Hag faces BIZARRE criticism over Cristiano Ronaldo's Man Utd exit

Ivan Toney, Chelsea

26 Sep 2023

Why Ivan Toney would be Chelsea's BEST signing under Todd Boehly

Pep Guardiola, Man City

26 Sep 2023

Revealed: Man City are monitoring 22-year-old Bundesliga sensation

The Real Madrid and Barcelona badges on a red and blue smoky background

26 Sep 2023

Barcelona dealt transfer blow as target 'would rather join Real Madrid'

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2023/24

21 Sep 2023

Romelu Lukaku dealt fresh BLOW after Chelsea exit

Andre Onana, Man Utd

21 Sep 2023

Why Man Utd fans can be optimistic after Onana's Champions League mistake

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2023/24

21 Sep 2023

Chelsea have €60m striker on January shortlist as Jackson struggles

Hazard Chelsea

14 Sep 2023

REVEALED: Why wonderkid REJECTED Chelsea in favour of La Liga move

Todd Boehly, Chelsea owner

14 Sep 2023

'It's a mid-table squad!' Former Chelsea star BLASTS Boehly's transfer strategy

The Glazers, Joal Glazer, Avram Glazer, Man Utd

14 Sep 2023

€400m made in three years: Brighton show Man Utd how to sell players

Thiago Silva has experienced a frustrating season at Chelsea

14 Sep 2023

Why Chelsea could revive interest in Thiago Silva replacement

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

7 Sep 2023

Chelsea still WASTING MONEY after transfer window closes

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

7 Sep 2023

REVEALED: Man Utd's plan for Sancho after REJECTED Saudi bid

Neymar, Al-Hilal

7 Sep 2023

Neymar, Benzema & the 10 biggest Saudi Pro League transfers of the summer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

7 Sep 2023

Chelsea monitoring €27m 'Norwegian Mbappe'

Joao Felix says he wants a transfer to Barcelona

7 Sep 2023

Joao Felix gave up a FORTUNE to sign for Barcelona