{
  "id": 3470596,
  "title": "Transfer: Fans will be disappointed – Smith sends message to Arsenal over two decisions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/transfer-fans-will-be-disappointed-smith-sends-message-to-arsenal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:50:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/transfer-fans-will-be-disappointed-smith-sends-message-to-arsenal-over-two-decisions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Arsenal player Alan Smith has expressed disappointment for some fans if Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard leave the club this summer. Smith, speaking to Sky Sports, believes that Martinelli would be a good signing for Al-Hilal, noting that the player isn't an average talent. Smith also opined that Trossard's departure to Turkish side Besiktas will disappoint some Arsenal supporters, as the midfielder has given a lot to the team over the years. Martinelli has been a consistent performer for Arsenal since joining from Monaco in 2019, netting 62 goals and providing 36 assists in 278 appearances for the club. His contract with Arsenal runs until June 2027.",
  "summary": "Former Arsenal star Alan Smith has sent a message to the Gunners, insisting that a section of the club’s fanbase will be disappointed if Gabriel Martinelli is allowed to exit with Leandro Trossard this summer. Arsenal sold Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas and are close to selling Martinelli to Al-Hilal. “For Al-Hilal, he will be […] Transfer: Fans will be disappointed – Smith sends message to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Arsenal officially sign Phoenix Blayney",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/transfer-arsenal-officially-sign-phoenix-blayney",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:20:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}