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

‘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

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

Real Madrid and Brazil legend Ronaldo returns to the pitch... for a non-league side in Essex!
By Jacque Talbot published
Real Madrid and Barcelona legend Ronaldo made a surprise Sunday League appearance in Essex – only to be substituted for a poor display

Arsenal won’t stop striker search because of clinical Kai Havertz: Fabrizio Romano
By Jacque Talbot published
Even though Arsenal are delighted with Kai Havertz, the Gunners won’t give up the hunt for an elite striker in the upcoming transfer window

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?
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