{
  "id": 1249878,
  "title": "Arsenal 20yo joins St Mirren on loan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/arsenal-20yo-joins-st-mirren-on-loan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-20yo-joins-st-mirren-101500771.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal winger Ismeal Kabia, 20, has completed a season-long loan move to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. The deal was secured after St Mirren won the competition for his signature, with Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta approving the arrangement. Kabia, who has attracted interest from clubs across Scotland, England, and Europe, will join St Mirren for the 2026-27 season. The loan move comes after a mixed spell with Shrewsbury Town, where he made 43 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Having signed his second professional contract with Arsenal in August 2025, the move reflects Arsenal's desire to retain control over Kabia's long-term development while providing him with valuable senior football experience. St Mirren manager Craig McLeish expressed excitement about adding Kabia to the squad, praising his pace, directness, and potential. Kabia will make his debut for St Mirren in their League Cup match against Rangers.",
  "summary": "The 20-year-old winger has completed a season-long loan after St Mirren won the race for his signature, with Mikel Arteta giving the final approval.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesIsmeal Kabia will...",
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  "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."
}