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Arsenal join City and Barcelona in race for Man United's JJ Gabriel

Source
football.londonLocal press
By
football.london@trinitymirror.com (Tom Canton)
Published

Key points

  • Football.london understands Arsenal hold interest in Gabriel after he requested to leave United
  • Manchester City and Barcelona also keen on the teenage forward, who can play centrally or on the left
  • Arsenal's recent success promoting young players and thin left-wing options make them strong contenders

AI summary

Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, triggering interest from several elite sides. Football.london understands Arsenal are among those monitoring the situation, alongside Manchester City and Barcelona, with all of Europe's top clubs notified of the opportunity.

Gabriel, who has featured in United's pre-season, can operate through the middle or on the left wing. Arsenal's departures of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have created a pathway for a young talent, while the club's track record of giving teenagers senior opportunities—Max Dowman and Marli Salmon both debuted at 15 and 16—strengthens their pitch.

Original headline

Arsenal stance on signing wantaway Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel revealed

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