Real Madrid lead race for United's JJ Gabriel
- Source
- The GuardianTier 1
- By
- Will Unwin and Jamie Jackson
- Published
Key points
- The Guardian reports Real Madrid are frontrunners to sign the 15-year-old winger after he asked United to cancel his registration
- Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also interested; Gabriel's Irish passport would facilitate a European move
- United hope to convince him to stay and sign as a scholar when he turns 16 next month, then as a professional a year later
AI summary
Real Madrid are leading the pursuit of Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel after the 15-year-old winger requested to cancel his registration with the club. Gabriel has attracted attention from across Europe, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also admirers, and is understood to prefer a move abroad. United developed him since he joined at 11 and still believe they can persuade him to remain, though manager Michael Carrick stressed the importance of protecting young players' welfare in such situations. Gabriel would have been called up for the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton had he not informed the club of his desire to leave.
Original headline
Real Madrid leading race to sign JJ Gabriel from Manchester United
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