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
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
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
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
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
Anthony Martial’s agent slams suggestion Manchester United attacker has fallen out with Erik ten Hag
By Jacque Talbot published
Anthony Martial’s agent has refuted the suggestion that the Manchester United attacker has been frozen out of the side following a fallout with Erik ten Hag
Chelsea owners deem Conor Gallagher as sellable asset despite stellar form at Stamford Bridge
By Jacque Talbot published
Some of the Chelsea hierarchy believe that it would be logic to sell Conor Gallagher, amid interest from Tottenham this window
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