{
  "id": 3136647,
  "title": "Manchester City agree deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/manchester-city-agree-deal-to-sign-palmeiras-winger-allan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:13:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1518250/manchester-city-agree-deal-sign-palmeiras-winger-allan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City have reached a deal worth up to £34.2 million to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, according to British media reports. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who typically plays as an attacking midfielder, will join the English club for an initial payment of £32 million, with the potential for additional compensation of £2 million.\n\nAllan joined Palmeiras' youth academy in 2019 and made his senior debut in January 2025. Since then, he has made 96 appearances for the club, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists. Allan played a key role in Palmeiras winning the Sao Paulo top-flight Campeonato Paulista in both 2024 and 2026.\n\nIn Brazilian media reports, Allan is expected to miss Wednesday's Copa do Brasil quarter-final fixture against Santos as he prepares for his move to Manchester City. The club is set to replace Brazilian forward Savinho, who is reportedly close to transferring to Tottenham Hotspur.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY: Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to 34.2 million pounds (US$46.61 million) to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, British media reported on Monday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Manchester City agree deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan, say reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/manchester-city-agree-deal-to-sign-palmeiras-winger-allan-say-reports",
        "published": "2026-08-24T20:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palmeiras-agree-to-sell-allan-to-manchester-city",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:06:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}