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  "id": 3846848,
  "title": "Arteta braced for ‘tough’ Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/arteta-braced-for-tough-martinelli-jesus-exits-from-arsenal-3846848",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T23:10:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/28/arteta-braced-for-tough-martinelli-jesus-exits-from-arsenal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mikel Arteta discussed upcoming departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal. Both Brazilian internationals are reportedly set to leave the club. Arteta acknowledged that conversations with the players would be difficult. Martinelli left training early, potentially moving to Saudi side Al Hilal for a fee that could reach £50 million. Arteta emphasized that the decision to let Martinelli go will be a collective agreement. Jesus has been struggling for playing time due to injuries and is close to the end of his contract. Arteta mentioned that the squad size and individual player management were factors in his decision. Arsenal is also linked with Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, but Arteta dismissed the interest, stating he wouldn't comment on players not at Arsenal. Ezri Konsa, acquired from Aston Villa for £51 million, is expected to make his debut for Arsenal in the next match. Bruno Guimaraes might also return to the team after recovering from a groin injury.",
  "summary": "Gabriel Martinelli faces a possible move to Al Hilal, while Gabriel Jesus has fallen down the pecking order amid an injury-plagued spell.",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Al Hilal close to signing Arsenal winger Martinelli for €65 million",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/al-hilal-close-to-signing-arsenal-winger-martinelli-for-65-million",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:40:03.000Z"
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        "title": "Arteta braced for ‘tough’ Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/arteta-braced-for-tough-martinelli-jesus-exits-from-arsenal",
        "published": "2026-08-27T22:22:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Arteta braced for ‘tough’ Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/arteta-braced-for-tough-martinelli-jesus-exits-from-arsenal-3846908",
        "published": "2026-08-27T23:10:20.000Z"
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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."
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