Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Marc Guehi, Man City, The Transfers Podcast

Nieuws
24 Jan 2026

Exclusive: David Ornstein reveals how Man City got a free run at Marc Guehi

PSG striker Goncalo Ramos has been linked to Aston Villa, The Transfers Podcast

Nieuws
23 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Aston Villa target PSG striker Goncalo Ramos for January transfer

Michael Carrick, Man Utd, Transfers Podcast

Nieuws
23 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Carrick ‘in mix’ for permanent Man Utd job as David Ornstein reveals key advantage

Mo Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Vini Jr, Saudi Pro League

Analysis
23 Jan 2026

Salah, Vini Jr and Bruno Fernandes lead 50-man Saudi signing shortlist

Jeremy Jacquet, Chelsea

Nieuws
23 Jan 2026

Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea: Rennes boss hints at green light for €70m transfer

Premier League Done Deal, Ethan Nwaneri, Antoine Semenyo, Jeremie Jacquet

News
22 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Lucas Paqueta, West Ham, 2025/26

Nieuws
22 Jan 2026

Lucas Paqueta: Two problems in West Ham deal

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, Man Utd, Transfer Rumours

Nieuws
22 Jan 2026

Transfer Rumours: Cole Palmer wants Man Utd as City name Haaland price

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, Man Utd

Nieuws
22 Jan 2026

Chelsea face Cole Palmer issue as Man Utd rumour emerges

Erling Haaland, Real Madrid

Nieuws
22 Jan 2026

Man City tell Real Madrid Erling Haaland's price - and it's not a world record

Tomas Cvancara, Celtic

Nieuws
22 Jan 2026

Tomas Cvancara: Celtic make 'smart deal' for striker as figures behind January transfer confirmed

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
21 Jan 2026

Mo Salah: Liverpool future decided as ‘temporary measure’ revealed

Ousmane Dembele, Arsenal

Nieuws
21 Jan 2026

Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal: PSG drop big hint dream move could be on

Jeremy Jacquet, Chelsea

Nieuws
21 Jan 2026

Chelsea get huge Jeremy Jacquet discount – but there’s a catch

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Transfer Rumours

Nieuws
21 Jan 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd launch bid for Barca star as Arsenal eye €50m Real Madrid raid

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26

Nieuws
21 Jan 2026

Viktor Gyokeres has a massive problem at Arsenal

Arne Slot, Marc Guehi, Liverpool, 2025/26

Analysis
20 Jan 2026

Marc Guehi has done Liverpool a favour by joining Man City – here’s why

Fabrizio Romano, Jeremy Jacquet, Michael Carrick

Nieuws
19 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal deal, Jacquet agreement, Man Utd plan

Jeremy Jacquet, Rennes, 2025/26

Analysis
19 Jan 2026

Jeremy Jacquet: Chelsea’s new €65m signing has one problem no one is talking about

Oliver Glasner, Man Utd

Nieuws
19 Jan 2026

Has Oliver Glasner already talked himself out of the Man Utd job?