{
  "id": 3016781,
  "title": "Al Hilal plot £100m Premier League raid to dethrone Ronaldo's Al Nassr",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/al-hilal-plot-100m-premier-league-raid-to-dethrone-ronaldos-al-nassr",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T11:43:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/al-hilal-plot-100m-premier-league-raid-to-dethrone-ronaldos-al-nassr-1.500650588"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal are making a bold move to bolster their Premier League squad with high-profile signings, aiming to dethrone Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. According to multiple sources, the club has opened talks with Arsenal for winger Gabriel Martinelli and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with offers reportedly worth £50 million and £45 million respectively. Both players have expressed interest in the Saudi club, with Martinelli now seriously considering the move after previously rejecting an earlier approach from Turkish side Galatasaray. If successful, Al Hilal would invest nearly £100 million in these two Premier League stars alone.",
  "summary": "Saudi giants Al Hilal are making a serious raid on the Premier League as they push to sign Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in a massive double swoop. And these are not just loose transfer rumours. Respected journalists David Ornstein, Fabrizio Romano and Ben Jacobs have all reported on Al Hilal's attempts to strengthen their attack with Premier League…",
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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."
}