{
  "id": 5414466,
  "title": "EPL: 10 most expensive Arsenal player sales as Martinelli joins Al Hilal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/epl-10-most-expensive-arsenal-player-sales-as-martinelli-joins-al",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T20:54:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/03/epl-10-most-expensive-arsenal-player-sales-as-martinelli-joins-al-hilal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal has made the most expensive sale in its history, with Gabriel Martinelli joining Al Hilal for €70 million on Thursday. Prior to this momentous transfer, the Gunners have had several noteworthy player sales. In 2026, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was shipped off to Liverpool for £35 million, while Nicolas Anelka was moved to Real Madrid for €35 million in 1999. Alex Sánchez's transfer to Manchester United in 2018 was valued at around €34 million, and Cesc Fàbregas's move to Barcelona in 2011 also fetched a whopping €34 million. More recently, Emile Smith Rowe joined Fulham for €31.8 million in 2024. Robin van Persie's departure to Manchester United in 2012 was for €30.7 million, and Alex Iwobi's transfer to Everton in 2019 cost Arsenal €30.4 million. Folarin Balogun's move to Monaco in 2023 saw him leave for €30 million, and Eddie Nketiah completed his transfer to Crystal Palace for €29.7 million in 2024.",
  "summary": "Gabriel Martinelli is now Arsenal’s most expensive sale, following his €70 million move to Al Hilal was confirmed on Thursday. The Gunners have also included a sell-on clause as part of the agreement with the Saudi Pro League side. Previously, Arsenal sold Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool for £35 million in 2017 and Nicolas Anelka to […] EPL: 10 most expensive Arsenal player sales as…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Al Hilal sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal on four-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/al-hilal-sign-gabriel-martinelli-from-arsenal-on-four-year-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-03T17:01:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Martinelli becomes Arsenal most expensive sale after Al Hilal move is confirmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/transfer-martinelli-becomes-arsenal-most-expensive-sale-after-al",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:14:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}