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 United Head Coach Eddie Howe speaks to media during the UEFA Champions League Press Conference at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 18, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/igX2yiDJhFvR4T8KiYvBAB-320-80.jpg)
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
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, December 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Z4V5SjjU5nbZpX6xHDbHH-320-80.jpg)
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
![General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium from the outside in October 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CjwR8xi9vLiewoPAJABQ5a-320-80.jpg)
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 star Emile Smith Rowe during a training session at London Colney on October 20, 2023 in St Albans, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftQ2xBpgwx4FbVFmzNJGoV-320-80.jpg)
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
![Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United misses their sides second penalty during a penalty shoot out in the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2023 in London, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tF9mcdBW7HXLqzfThZBUdc-320-80.jpg)
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 celebrates after scoring during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Fateh at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium in al-Hasa, on August 25, 2023. (Photo by Ali Al-HAJI / AFP) (Photo by ALI AL-HAJI/AFP via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHeFgZVrYyczCRFh7wJJkH-320-80.jpg)
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
![Chelea manager Mauricio Pochettino addresses the media in a press conference in December 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dpVg3NSh7i2Uz6p4AAobge-320-80.jpg)
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
![Manchester United's Anthony Martial goes off after being substituted against Bournemouth in December 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YfqdhffiA9q6ewZzAERbtZ-320-80.jpg)
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's English midfielder #23 Conor Gallagher reacts during the English League Cup football match between Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon at Stamford Bridge, in London on August 30, 2023. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhPUXBBYybqJL4hgb6YaAb-320-80.jpg)
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
![Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ua6pUBE463qkrNkRPPhRF8-320-80.jpg)
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
![General view of Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United vs Bournemouth in December 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQLyCZcryHNcwbsRGYQgig-320-80.jpg)
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 chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZZukvq3er4WF7BZ8sFf8C-320-80.jpg)
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
![A general view of Liverpool's stadium after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on January 16, 2022 in Liverpool, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHcioDqyM8CGaeoZMSAdxK-320-80.jpg)
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 manager Mauricio Pochettino](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KEBUtZ7P4Hf2kb62nuEKJ3-320-80.jpg)
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 target Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli before the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 27, 2023 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L5WyBkCgRMSnuGQhXCakkj-320-80.jpg)
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
![Former Manchester United pair Jesse Lingard and Cristiano Ronaldo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6oJFUh2W4VH9srZghRFFm-320-80.jpg)
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 United: Aerial view of St. James Park is seen prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United on April 02, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uHWSVKjnXZhfdzGMEZgD64-320-80.jpg)
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
![General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium from the outside in October 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CjwR8xi9vLiewoPAJABQ5a-320-80.jpg)
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
![Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on September 22, 2023 in Cobham, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gFdWqoSeWGnWMXYcCGarVS-320-80.jpg)
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 and Arsenal managers Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta look on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zCuFbsHXDK7D9NUAcQjWE8-320-80.jpg)
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 Head Coach Eddie Howe looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on November 25, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WQgatqh8qE32YAK2nMFJPd-320-80.jpg)
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 of Manchester United instructs team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on August 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oDBPLUEyctGycEPqgkwSH-320-80.jpg)
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
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