{
  "id": 4576006,
  "title": "Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal’s Jesus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/barcelona-close-to-deal-for-arsenals-jesus-4576006",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:44:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/barcelona-close-to-deal-for-arsenals-jesus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona is reportedly on the verge of securing the signing of Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus for a fee of £8.6 million (10 million euros). The Spanish champions are believed to be closing in on a deal, with the medical for the 29-year-old Brazilian slated for Monday. Napoli had also shown interest in Jesus, but he is expected to join Barcelona, marking the club's third summer signing from the Premier League, following Anthony Gordon and Rodri. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Jesus would not be training with the team before their match against Aston Villa on Monday, hinting at the player's departure. Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022, has netted 32 goals and provided 22 assists in 123 appearances for the Gunners.",
  "summary": "Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus worth £8.6m (10m euros). A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday’s deadline. Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, but the […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/arsenal-beat-liverpool-with-deal-to-sign-andria-bartishvili",
        "published": "2026-08-30T11:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal's Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/barcelona-close-to-deal-for-arsenals-jesus",
        "published": "2026-08-30T13:09:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal’s Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/barcelona-close-to-deal-for-arsenals-jesus-4493889",
        "published": "2026-08-30T20:22:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal’s Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/barcelona-close-to-deal-for-arsenals-jesus",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:52:00.000Z"
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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."
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