Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald

Brand Owner

Paul Macdonald is a writer, journalist, editor and co-founder of the FootballTransfers website.

Starting out covering La Liga for Goal.com in 2008, Paul watched Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side become the best team in the world, winning the treble in that season. Paul progressed through the ranks at Goal, becoming Deputy Editor on the International edition before becoming Head of Planning for the site.

This involved taking a team to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, with the most digital journalists on the ground than any other publication.

Paul has also covered the Copa America in Chile as well as Euro 2016. In 2017 he established FootballTransfers, which is now one of the largest and fastest-growing websites dedicated to the football transfer market in the world.

Articles from Paul Macdonald

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Luis Suarez to Liverpool (2010/11)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Luis Suarez to Liverpool (2010/11)

Riqui Puig: What can Arsenal and Leeds expect?
  • 19 May 2021

Riqui Puig: What can Arsenal and Leeds expect?

Luka Modric on verge of signing new Real Madrid deal
  • 17 May 2021

Luka Modric on verge of signing new Real Madrid deal

Bernardo Silva: What the hell happened?
  • 23 May 2023

Bernardo Silva: What the hell happened?

Phil Foden: Should he leave Manchester City?
  • 19 May 2021

Phil Foden: Should he leave Manchester City?

Lionel Messi: I’ll decide future at end of the season
  • 23 May 2023

Lionel Messi: I’ll decide future at end of the season

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United (2003/04)
  • 20 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United (2003/04)

Mesut Ozil names Arsenal outcast as most underrated player he has played with
  • 19 May 2021

Mesut Ozil names Arsenal outcast as most underrated player he has played with

Zidane & Solskjaer breathe sigh of relief as Pochettino moves off the market
  • 23 May 2023

Zidane & Solskjaer breathe sigh of relief as Pochettino moves off the market

Thomas Tuchel sacked by PSG as Pochettino prepares to replace him
  • 23 May 2023

Thomas Tuchel sacked by PSG as Pochettino prepares to replace him

Barcelona aren’t trying to sign Shkodran Mustafi… surely?
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona aren’t trying to sign Shkodran Mustafi… surely?

I signed for Juventus in the summer, claims Luis Suarez
  • 23 May 2023

I signed for Juventus in the summer, claims Luis Suarez

Philippe Coutinho’s accurate passing, and why it’s a problem for Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Philippe Coutinho’s accurate passing, and why it’s a problem for Barcelona

Marcel Sabitzer: Who is the RB Leipzig star Tottenham are targeting?
  • 23 May 2023

Marcel Sabitzer: Who is the RB Leipzig star Tottenham are targeting?

Rhian Brewster’s Sheffield United career could already be over
  • 23 May 2023

Rhian Brewster’s Sheffield United career could already be over

Arsenal target Edson Alvarez ‘not leaving in January’, Ajax confirm
  • 17 May 2021

Arsenal target Edson Alvarez ‘not leaving in January’, Ajax confirm

I can see Rashford leaving Man Utd – Van Gaal
  • 23 May 2023

I can see Rashford leaving Man Utd – Van Gaal

Daniel James: Winger’s future in the spotlight ahead of Man Utd v Leeds
  • 23 May 2023

Daniel James: Winger’s future in the spotlight ahead of Man Utd v Leeds

Marc Overmars: Could Ajax director of football be the answer for Arsenal or Man Utd?
  • 23 May 2023

Marc Overmars: Could Ajax director of football be the answer for Arsenal or Man Utd?

Pele praises in-demand Messi for his ‘rare’ love of Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Pele praises in-demand Messi for his ‘rare’ love of Barcelona