{
  "id": 3009552,
  "title": "Arsenal dealt blow in hopes of signing winger – latest transfer reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/arsenal-dealt-blow-in-hopes-of-signing-winger-latest-transfer-reports",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T11:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-dealt-blow-hopes-signing-114000696.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal faces setback in pursuit of winger - latest transfer reports. Manchester United have initiated talks regarding a possible transfer for Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, as per recent accounts, while Arsenal are faced with a setback in their pursuit of Kenan Yildiz. Balde was absent from Barcelona's squad this weekend, leading United to initiate inquiries about the Spanish international. United is reportedly seeking a new left-back prior to the transfer window's conclusion, although Balde's future at Barcelona remains uncertain. Some sources suggest the defender may be receptive to a move.",
  "summary": "Manchester United have made contact over a potential move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, according to latest reports, while Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their hopes of signing Kenan Yil...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/transfer-arsenal-set-asking-price-for-gabriel-martinelli",
        "published": "2026-08-23T14:23:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Al-Hilal open talks to sign Arsenal winger Martinelli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/al-hilal-open-talks-to-sign-arsenal-winger-martinelli",
        "published": "2026-08-23T17:37:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Al-Hilal open talks to sign Arsenal winger Martinelli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/al-hilal-open-talks-to-sign-arsenal-winger-martinelli",
        "published": "2026-08-24T05:30:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
}