Barcelona and Real Madrid favored by Manchester United's decision with JJ Gabriel

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Manchester United has offered a training contract to JJ Gabriel, a 16-year-old forward, to prevent him from leaving without compensation. However, Real Madrid and Barcelona are still monitoring his future. According to The Guardian, the English club could receive around £350,000 — about €413,000 — if the young talent moves to a European team.

JJ Gabriel leaves the door open to leave Manchester United

The contract proposal comes after Gabriel requested to cancel his registration in United's academy last September. The disagreement is reportedly linked to his progression expectations towards the first team and the opportunities he deemed necessary to advance in his career.

The attacker, who joined Old Trafford at 11 years old, turned 16 years old this week. His age allows him to access a professional contract under certain conditions, while his Irish passport provides the chance to join a European Union club before turning 18.

The training offer presented by Manchester United modifies the conditions of a possible departure within England. If Gabriel decides to turn it down, interested Premier League clubs will need to negotiate compensation with United; if no agreement is reached, the amount could be determined by a specialized tribunal.

As reported by The Guardian, United hopes to receive over £3 million if the forward joins an English rival, in addition to a potential 20% share in a future transfer. The sum would be considerably lower if the chosen destination is outside the country.

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United have now made JJ Gabriel an official scholarship contract OFFER, but remain at risk of losing him for as little as £350,000. #MUFC [@samcunningham] https://t.co/Bjz0G1prgs

— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) October 8, 2026

Real Madrid and Barcelona still await his future

Real Madrid is among the top contenders to secure Gabriel. Previous reports from The Guardian had placed the Spanish club at the forefront, while Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked to the player.

For Madrid, one development option could involve a gradual progression within their structure, with Castilla as a potential step before moving to the first team. However, there is no confirmation of an agreement or a definitive offer for the player.

Barcelona is also attentive to his situation, although the interest attributed to each club does not signify a closed negotiation. The final decision will depend on the player's preferences and the sporting guarantees presented by each project.

The compensation expected for an international transfer follows the criteria applicable to player development, not a market valuation negotiated between clubs. Therefore, the approximately €413,000 that Manchester United may receive should not be confused with the total cost borne by the team that incorporates him.

JJ Gabriel's decision will determine the next step

Manchester United is still trying to retain the forward, but recent reports suggest that his continuity is challenging, and the player is exploring options outside England. The training offer alone does not resolve the disagreement about his future.

The next step will be to await Gabriel's response and see which club puts forward a specific proposal. If he maintains a preference for a move abroad, Real Madrid and Barcelona could compete for his acquisition under a compensation framework different from what would apply to a Premier League rival.

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