BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Manchester United starlet JJ Gabriel and his entourage on Friday touched down in the city of Barcelona, ahead of a round of negotiations with the brass at the Spotify Camp Nou.
This of course comes ahead of a heated upcoming battle for the signature of the wantaway 15-year-old.
Attacker Gabriel has dominated the media headlines across not only England, but all of Europe, over the course of the week to date. Disillusioned with his situation in Manchester, the teenage sensation informed current employers Man United of his desire to seek out a new club.
With Gabriel widely considered a future star in the making, a host of leading clubs from across the continent have in turn quickly made their interest in his signature known.
And as alluded to above, on Friday, one such suitor have kicked into gear talks over the terms of a potential contract with the England youth international.
As per a report from transfer journalist Ben Jacobs:
âJJ Gabriel is in Barcelona for talks. Barcelona and Real Madrid are viewed as the most viable contenders if Gabriel goes abroad.â
đ¨ JJ Gabriel is in Barcelona for talks.
Barcelona and Real Madrid viewed as the most viable contenders if Gabriel goes abroad. pic.twitter.com/3V0AGGugCX
â Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 18, 2026
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