Real Madrid targets a young Manchester United prodigy

The JJ Gabriel saga is taking on a new dimension. At just 15 years old, the Manchester United forward is already attracting interest from several major European clubs, but Real Madrid now appears to be particularly well placed in the race.

Impressive statistics at Manchester United

JJ Gabriel quickly caught the eye in Manchester United's youth categories. With the U18s, the forward has scored 29 goals in 32 official matches, particularly impressive statistics for a player of his age. Promoted to the U21s, he has also continued to make a decisive impact. In just two Premier League 2 matches, he already has 2 goals and 2 assists.

According to The Athletic, Real Madrid has been quietly working on the matter for several months. Juni Calafat, Real Madrid's head of recruitment and a key figure in identifying young talent, is reportedly directly involved in the discussions. In addition to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also reportedly expressed interest.

A situation that has become complicated with Manchester United

However, the matter has taken a more sensitive turn in recent days. Several media outlets have reported that JJ Gabriel had informed Manchester United that he wanted to leave the club quickly. The relationship between his entourage and the English club has also reportedly deteriorated. His contract expires at the end of the season, and the player was reportedly officially deregistered following a formal letter.

Manchester United could therefore find itself facing a delicate situation involving one of its most promising young talents. According to The Athletic, Real Madrid's idea would not simply be to sign JJ Gabriel for its youth team. The proposed plan would notably involve gradually integrating him into Real Madrid Castilla, while also allowing him to take part in the Youth League with the youth teams.

Aliou Toundé |

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