
Jacque Talbot
Jacque Talbot is a freelance football journalist who predominantly specialises in transfer stories and exclusives. He began his career in 2016 covering the world-renowned Sandbach United, of North West Counties fame, before earning a spot on the sports desks of national papers, where he bounced between several outlets such as Sportbible, the Express, Mirror, and Daily Star. An NCTJ graduate of the News Associates who swapped investigative journalism in the Costa del Sol for football reporting in Northern England, he first wrote for FourFourTwo in December 2023.
Latest articles by Jacque Talbot

Newcastle close to finalising deal for popular Brazil international who was rumoured to leave St James’ Park
By Jacque Talbot published
Newcastle near contract renewal of fan-favourite midfielder who the club were looking to sell in the summer owing to a breakdown in talks

Manchester United to offer star big contract in show of intent: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Erik ten Hag is urging Manchester United to extend another player's contract amidst ongoing negotiations with Kobbie Mainoo over a renewal

Harry Kane return to Tottenham touted, following Bayern Munich bombshell: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Harry Kane may return to Tottenham after just one season away after a report surfaced detailing Bayern Munich’s unwanted list

Manchester United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo wanted by Real Madrid in blockbuster summer transfer: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has only broke into the Old Trafford first-team this season – but Real Madrid are keen on prising him away from England

Arsenal in pole position to sign Premier League midfielder ahead of Manchester United: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Arsenal have overtaken Manchester United in the race for one Premier League midfielder

Liverpool hiring Ruben Amorim as their new manager reports are FALSE: sources
By Jacque Talbot published
Liverpool are not done yet in their search for a new head coach following reports that Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has agreed to take over from Jurgen Klopp

Manchester City ‘agree personal terms’ with Premier League star after Pep Guardiola ’falls’ for player: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester City have reportedly agreed personal terms with a star after Pep Guardiola reached out and spoke with the midfielder

‘I don’t think you should really do that’ - Giovanni van Bronckhorst opens up on Michael Beale and lack of Rangers backing
By Guus Hetterscheid published
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has spoken out on Michael Beale watching in the stands while he was under pressure at Rangers and the lack of backing from the Gers’ board

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is still scared of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to this day
By Jacque Talbot published
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has conceded that even to this day Sir Alex Ferguson strikes fear in him, as the former striker speaks on his failed move to Tottenham

Ian Harte shares the bizarre visualisation technique he used to perfect his incredible free kicks for Leeds United
By Jacque Talbot published
EXCLUSIVE Former Leeds United full-back Ian Harte has spoken about one of his greatest feats as a player - reaching the semifinals of the Champions League with the Whites

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United players wanted to leave when I was given job
By Jacque Talbot published
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that certain Manchester United players expressed a desire to depart following his permanent appointment at Old Trafford

'We partied hard with Eric Cantona, said goodbye at 4am, then heard on the radio hours later he'd retired' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Cantona not only shocked supporters when he retired, team-mates had no clue either
By Jacque Talbot published
EXCLUSIVE Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was with Eric Cantona the night before he announced his retirement and the Frenchman didn't mention a single thing

Manchester United preparing SHOCK managerial change with move for Championship coach: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag continues to face speculation over his future at the Theatre of Dreams

‘Signing Cristiano Ronaldo again was the right thing to do‘ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lifts lid on C-Ron's second Manchester United move
By Jacque Talbot published
EXCLUSIVE Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells FourFourTwo he believes the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo during his tenure as the Manchester United manager was the right call

Trent Alexander-Arnold still baffled by Jurgen Klopp's timing, and admits it's too early for him to rehearse the 'Hendo shuffle'
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken about the moment he was named Liverpool vice-captain by Jurgen Klopp and his new ambitions for the future

Is Darwin Nunez injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Liverpool will be hoping that their in-form striker Darwin Nunez will be fit to face Brighton this weekend in what will be a pivotal Premier League clash for Jurgen Klopp’s side

Is Gabriel Martinelli injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Arsenal look set to miss out on Gabriel Martinelli against Manchester City on Sunday as the winger continues his spell on the sidelines with injury

Xabi Alonso breaks silence on Liverpool rumours: "I am convinced it is the right decision”
By Jacque Talbot published
Xabi Alonso has gone on record to affirm his position after weeks of reports linking him to the jobs at Real Madrid and Liverpool

Is Bukayo Saka injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Bukayo Saka may have been sent back to Arsenal from international duty, but there is positive news around the possibility of him featuring against Manchester City on Sunday

Is Kieran Trippier injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Eddie Howe has been left sweating over the fitness of Kieran Trippier ahead of Newcastle’s clash against West Ham at St. James’ Park this weekend

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Jurgen Klopp’s injury situation is set to improve over the next couple of weeks, but Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a race against time

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo confirms his summer intentions amid Barcelona loan
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has made his feelings clear with regard to his future while he continues his loan at Barcelona

Manchester United won’t let Erik ten Hag future get in the way of Jarrad Branthwaite pursuit this summer
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester United will actively pursue Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer transfer window - regardless of Erik ten Hag’s position
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