{
  "id": 2208427,
  "title": "Manchester City have interest in signing an uncapped Brazilian to fill the role likely vacated by Savinho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/manchester-city-have-interest-in-signing-an-uncapped-brazilian-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-city-interest-signing-uncapped-192500719.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City have expressed interest in signing Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras, as the club aims to bolster its attacking options following the likely departure of goalkeeper Savinho. The 22-year-old, who has spent his entire career at Palmeiras, is being pursued by the Premier League side due to his versatile playing style and ability to operate on both flanks, as well as in a more central midfield role. Elias, who is known for his quick pace and strong defensive work rate, has scored six goals and provided five assists in 48 appearances for Palmeiras this season. While no formal agreement has been reached, Manchester City is reportedly working on a deal to secure the young talent, despite Palmeiras' insistence that Elias is not for sale during the current transfer window.",
  "summary": "Manchester City remain in the market for a winger this summer, especially one that can play on the right-hand side. Savinho seems destined to sign for Tottenham at some point in the near future, so En...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Report – Juventus wants to sign Manchester City defender",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/report-juventus-wants-to-sign-manchester-city-defender",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}