{
  "id": 5028380,
  "title": "Transfer deadline: Arsenal decide on selling Zubimendi to Chelsea, Man Utd go for Ait-Nouri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/transfer-deadline-arsenal-decide-on-selling-zubimendi-to-chelsea-man",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:06:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/transfer-deadline-arsenal-decide-on-selling-zubimendi-to-chelsea-man-utd-go-for-ait-nouri/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal have decided against selling midfielder Martin Zubimendi on transfer deadline day, despite Chelsea's interest. The Sun reports that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso had wanted to sign Zubimendi, who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad, after Enzo Fernandez left for Manchester City. However, Arsenal rejected Chelsea's enquiry regarding a deal for the Spain international. Meanwhile, Manchester United showed interest in signing defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, who could have potentially been available before the transfer deadline. However, United's attempt to secure a deal for the full-back was thwarted, as a deal could not be finalized without an obligation to buy attached to a season-long loan.",
  "summary": "Arsenal have ruled out any possibility of selling midfielder, Martin Zubimendi on transfer deadline day. As reported by The Sun, Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso is a keen admirer of Zubimendi and wanted the Blues to sign him after Enzo Fernandez left Stamford Bridge for Manchester City. However, Arsenal have decided to reject an enquiry from […] Transfer deadline: Arsenal decide on selling Zubimendi…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer deadline: 35 players leave Chelsea, 11 new stars join [See list]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/transfer-deadline-35-players-leave-chelsea-11-new-stars-join-see-list",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:26:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Have title contenders done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/have-title-contenders-done-enough-in-transfer-window-to-challenge",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:12:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Have title challengers done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/have-title-challengers-done-enough-in-transfer-window-to-challenge",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:33:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}