
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

Liverpool in for Dutch defender who claims he is similar to Virgil van Dijk: report
By Jacque Talbot published
A Liverpool defensive target has conceded that he shares similarities to his compatriot Virgil van Dijk as Jurgen Klopp continues his search for a successor to the club legend

Prospective Manchester United owner ‘failed to provide evidence of funds’ despite numerous requests, says report
By Jacque Talbot published
In bidding for Manchester United, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani failed to deliver proof of funds despite numerous requests to do so, new documents have revealed

Manchester United report: Sir Jim Ratcliffe EXIT revealed, as details emerge of the INEOS billionaire's initial ultimatum
By Jacque Talbot published
Details over the Manchester United takeover have emerged, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly delivering an ultimatum to the Glazers

Former Liverpool attacker speaks of regret over joining Reds over Tottenham
By Jacque Talbot published
Not many regret joining Liverpool – but one ex-player has spoken about how he made the wrong choice

Chelsea open to sale of striker this window with three Premier League clubs keen: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for one striker who has been deemed as sellable to fund a new spree

Chelsea report: Victor Osimhen move draws closer, with Napoli making defining transfer decision
By Jacque Talbot published
Chelsea lie in wait, as Napoli’s latest transfer move has opened up the suggestion that star striker Victor Osimhen may have taken a step closer to the exit

Barcelona could offer former Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard extraordinary deal: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Former Manchester United man Jesse Lingard may have landed on his feet in his quest to find a club, with Barcelona reportedly making moves to bring the 31-year-old to the Nou Camp

Newcastle chairman reportedly slapped with £58m lawsuit: What does this mean for the Magpies?
By Jacque Talbot published
Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has reportedly been handed a multi-million-pound lawsuit stemming from legal allegations

Manchester United are looking to raid a Premier League rival for a top sporting director: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester United want to poach a member of staff from another top English club in their backroom revolution

Top Chelsea target available for just €10m this January, in BARGAIN buy: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Chelsea could have their man for next to nothing, with one club needing to sell stars

Manchester United to rival Arsenal for Bundesliga star with €40m release clause: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Manchester United and Arsenal both want the same star, with a release clause making a deal more attainable

Newcastle United braced for Barcelona move for their most valuable player: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Newcastle are anticipating a move from Barcelona for Bruno Guimaraes in the summer transfer window, though the La Liga giants won’t be able to afford his release clause

Jadon Sancho exit from Manchester United draws closer as Borussia Dortmund offer attacker in exchange: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Jadon Sancho’s departure from Manchester United is imminent, with a meeting set to take place between Dortmund and his current side over a swap deal

Liverpool report: England defender targeted, following Joel Matip injury
By Jacque Talbot published
Liverpool are looking to bring in an England star to improve depth in defence, as Jurgen Klopp addresses a problem area

Alan Shearer makes incredible UEFA revelation after Newcastle's Champions League draw with PSG
By Jacque Talbot published
Alan Shearer has spoken about the surprise conversation he had with UEFA following Newcastle's controversial Champions League match with Paris Saint-Germain

Newcastle United to offer lifeline to Premier League outcast: report
By Jacque Talbot published
Eddie Howe is weighing up a surprise move for a former Manchester United attacker who is out on loan

West Ham eye Premier League striker ahead of January transfer window: report
By Jacque Talbot published
West Ham are weighing up a move for a Premier League striker - but any deal will come down to if Michail Antonio leaves the club

Jadon Sancho FINALLY offered way out of Manchester United - with an international team-mate set to join him
By Jacque Talbot published
Jadon Sancho may be granted an exit for Manchester United in the January transfer window - while another outcast could be following him to the same club

“It was a bit of a mad experience to be honest" EXCLUSIVE: Harry Kane reveals what REALLY happened the day he left Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Harry Kane has opened up about what really happened the day he packed his bags and left for Munich, during an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo
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