{
  "id": 2738320,
  "title": "Premier League rivals have “made a call” to sign “really, really good” Man United player",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/premier-league-rivals-have-made-a-call-to-sign-really-really-good-man",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T06:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/premier-league-rivals-made-call-063500019.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United may be on the verge of allowing star striker Joshua Zirkzee to join Aston Villa this summer, according to media reports. The Netherlands international has been linked with a transfer away from Old Trafford as he seeks regular playing time. Zirkzee has been described as \"really, really good on the ball\" and \"slick\" by sources close to the player. Aston Villa, who have already secured a Champions League spot this season, are reportedly keen to bolster their attacking options and could make a move for the 25-year-old. A potential deal would see Zirkzee return to a club that won the UEFA Europa League last campaign under manager Unai Emery. Villa's pursuit of Zirkzee could provide the much-needed depth and experience in attack for what is shaping up to be a competitive Premier League season.",
  "summary": "Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Manchester United this summer.The Netherlands international is not a key player for the Red Devils, and he needs to leave in order to play more oft...",
  "key_points": [],
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/hull-on-cloud-nine-after-upsetting-manchester-united-in-premier",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:03:00.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/man-united-suffer-humiliating-2-0-defeat-to-promoted-hull-in-premier",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/the-crown-jewel-of-the-young-manchester-city-defensive-prospects-will",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}