{
  "id": 11626501,
  "title": "Leverkusen battling Arsenal and Newcastle for 17-year-old Granada gem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/leverkusen-battling-arsenal-and-newcastle-for-17-year-old-granada-gem",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/leverkusen-battling-arsenal-newcastle-17-065600505.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayer Leverkusen is among several European clubs pursuing 17-year-old Granada CF winger Owen Emeka, according to transfer specialist Matteo Moretto. Emeka's contract with Granada includes a release clause of just €15 million. In recent weeks, high-profile clubs like AC Milan, Arsenal, and Newcastle United have also shown interest in the right winger. Leverkusen is planning to secure Emeka's signature with support from fellow Spaniards within the squad, including coach Carles Martínez and players Miguel Gutiérrez, Lucas Vázquez, and Aleix García. However, the young winger's contract situation may prove challenging for Leverkusen to convince Emeka to join the Rhineland outfit. In April, when Real Madrid and others expressed interest, Granada extended Emeka's contract until 2031.",
  "summary": "According to a report from Matteo Moretto, Bayer Leverkusen are one of several clubs around Europe courting Owen Emeka.Transfer specialist Moretto understands that Emeka's contract at Spanish side Gra...",
  "key_points": [
    "Bayer Leverkusen among clubs pursuing 17-year-old Granada winger Owen Emeka.",
    "Emeka's contract with Granada includes €15 million release clause.",
    "Leverkusen plans to sign Emeka with support from fellow Spaniards."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}