
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

Serie A coach sacked after headbutting opposition player in heated confrontation
By Jacque Talbot published
Serie A club Lecce have sacked head coach Roberto D'Aversa following an incident where he appeared to headbutt an opposition player

Pep Guardiola hits back at Liverpool with amazing stat following Anfield jibes
By Jacque Talbot published
Pep Guardiola has responded to Anfield atmosphere claims, citing an amazing stat about Manchester City’s form at the Etihad to hammer home his point

Trent Alexander-Arnold pinpoints the reason why Liverpool have regained their top level this season
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke with FourFourTwo exclusively and revealed the reason behind the club's improvement year-on-year

Celtic star: I became a man during the 2003 UEFA Cup final vs Jose Mourinho's Porto
By Jacque Talbot published
EXCLUSIVE Stiliyan Petrov on ‘learning to become a man’ at Celtic and getting to play in a European final

West Ham eye Arsenal outcast over possible summer switch with David Moyes hoping to secure services of 23-year-old: report
By Jacque Talbot published
West Ham are looking at out-of-favour Arsenal attacker Emile Smith Rowe for the summer transfer window

'It was unfortunate' Why Trent Alexander-Arnold believes Liverpool didn't break multiple records during their incredible 2019/20 season
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE The Liverpool and England star exclusively told FourFourTwo why Liverpool should have beaten Manchester City’s goals and points records were it not for one thing

Is Tottenham defender Pedro Porro injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on the fitness of Pedro Porro ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter against Aston Villa

Is Newcastle fullback Kieran Trippier injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Eddie Howe has revealed the extent of Kieran Trippier’s injury as Newcastle gear up for their Premier League encounter against Chelsea on Monday

Is Arsenal star Bukayo Saka injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Jacque Talbot published
Mikel Arteta has given an indication in regards to Bukayo Saka making a return to the pitch for Arsenal’s Saturday encounter against Brentford

Chelsea to rival Real Madrid for player who could become fastest in the Premier League: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Chelsea are aiming to spend big this summer, with one speedster wanted by Real Madrid on the radar

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants exciting young star as his first signing: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Could United be about to sign one of the hottest talents in the country?

Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho in new low during Borussia Dortmund loan
By Jacque Talbot published
It goes from bad to worse for Sancho, who can't seem to catch a break

Jose Mourinho ‘learning German’ in preparation for shock Bundesliga move
By Jacque Talbot published
Jose Mourinho has reportedly been brushing up on his German as he eyes up a huge role with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich

Major Arsenal target for the summer named, as Gunners look to make HUGE statement in the transfer market
By Jacque Talbot published
The Gunners are prepared to shell out big money for another superstar forward

Manchester United target Jean-Clair Todibo opens up on future move, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe ready to make defender his first signing
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester United and Chelsea target Jean-Clair Todibo has spoken out amid intense interest from Premier League sides

Brentford star Ivan Toney reveals all after coming back from gambling ban: 'I haven't placed a bet in years'
By Jacque Talbot published
Ivan Toney has opened up about his ban from football, saying that the gambling is all behind him now

Newcastle ready to move for rival midfielder attracting interest from elite Premier League clubs
By Jacque Talbot published
Newcastle have sent scouts to watch one Championship starlet who impressed against Chelsea earlier this season in the League Cup

FourFourTwo's daily transfer deal wrap-up: Manchester United target Bundesliga star but face still competition from Liverpool
By Jacque Talbot published
Today’s round-up of all of the rumours circling, as the January transfer window starts to pick up speed

Manchester United takeover fallout: Furious Qatari group refute accusations over bid evidence
By Jacque Talbot published
The failed bidders of the Manchester United takeover have blasted the suggestion that they did not prove their financial sources after documents were disclosed yesterday

Arsenal report: Talks begin over Emile Smith Rowe move to London rivals
By Jacque Talbot published
Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe has started just once in the past season and a half – and could leave north London as a result

Bayern Munich explore move for Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Bayern Munich are expressing interest in acquiring Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier during the January transfer window, in a bid to bolster their right-back position

Cristiano Ronaldo makes sly dig at Lionel Messi before sensational claim about the future of the Saudi Pro League
By Jacque Talbot published
Cristiano Ronaldo has come out swinging in defence of the Saudi Pro League, all while seemingly taking a shot at Lionel Messi

Chelsea respond after being informed of mammoth price tag defender: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Chelsea have been told informed about the price that Sporting CP would deem suitable to allow Ousmane Diomande to leave the club
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