Manchester United U21 v Leicester City U21: U21 Premier League
LEIGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: JJ Gabriel of Manchester United U21 in action during the Premier League 2 match between Manchester United U21 and Leicester City U21 at Leigh Sports Village on August 31, 2026 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel turned 16 this week and the rumor mill is still busily speculating where he might end up after telling the Red Devils he wants out of Old Trafford.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all keen on the youngster and leading the race, according to Sky Sport Germany. Bayern have recently held talks but it’s thought a move to Spain looks the most likely option.
Gabriel has not yet made his senior debut for Manchester United but still won’t come cheap, per the report. It’s estimated that any interested clubs will have to fork out “well over ten to fifteen million euros” to land the teenager.
That price is said to include “transfer fee, bonuses, and other payments” and is the latest number being thrown about when it comes to Gabriel.
There’s been talk already that Gabriel’s camp are demanding a seven-figure salary, a figure that may well put off some interested parties.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have reportedly offered the teenager a scholarship contract but Gabriel is still expected to depart after deciding his future lies elsewhere.
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