JJ Gabriel is between Barcelona and Real Madrid, although he prefers the Blaugrana team

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JJ Gabriel, a 16-year-old forward for Manchester United, has become a target of the Barcelona's transfer market and Real Madrid, who are competing to sign him after his request to leave the English club. According to José Álvarez, from El Chiringuito, the player would lean towards Barça, although his entourage is still considering options and has not communicated a final decision.

JJ Gabriel prefers Barcelona, but Real Madrid remains in the bidding

Information released on October 13th places Barcelona in a favorable position due to the player's preference. However, this factor does not guarantee an agreement: the player's father leads the negotiations and assesses the proposals received for his son.

Real Madrid also continues to be a contender. As reported by AS on October 11th, the white club has studied the operation conditions and set an economic limit to compete for the attacker. The newspaper indicates that the club has already made an offer, although no official response had been received yet.

The interest is not limited to the two Spanish giants. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation, according to Sky Sports and the information from El Chiringuito. At present, Gabriel's preference for Barcelona coexists with ongoing negotiations and various alternatives.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE @10JoseAlvarez 🚨 🌟 "The SIGNING of JJ GABRIEL is between BARÇA and REAL MADRID". 🔴🔵 "He prefers to play for the blaugrana outfit." https://t.co/giQmzqAZPj

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) October 13, 2026

Manchester United faces a challenging departure

Gabriel requested to leave Manchester United along with his entourage after differences arose regarding his involvement with the first team. Sky Sports reported on October 7th that the player and his family deemed the opportunities received insufficient, while the club claimed to have offered an individual development plan and training with the first team.

His performance in the youth categories explains part of the interest. In the 2025-2026 season, he scored 20 goals in 21 matches in the U-18 Premier League and was awarded the best player of the competition. He turned 16 years old on October 6th, a significant age for the possibility of signing a professional contract in Europe.

The operation, however, faces administrative difficulties. According to reports from Sky Sports and El Chiringuito, his potential transfer to a European Union club depends on resolving issues related to his documentation and the regulations about the international transfer of minors. Manchester United still has him registered and could consider legal actions if they believe his departure breaches applicable rules.

There is also no confirmed definitive amount in the economic aspect. AS places the salary demands close to one million euros annually, while El Chiringuito mentioned a possible signing bonus between 20 and 30 million euros. These figures are references provided by the media, not a finalized agreement or an official transfer fee.

JJ Gabriel's decision may come in the following weeks

The timeline will depend on the player's entourage finding a legal pathway to resolve his situation with Manchester United. El Chiringuito suggests January as a potential timeframe for a transfer, but documentary obstacles and the lack of a final decision prevent closing that deadline.

Barcelona holds the preference that José Álvarez attributes to the player; Real Madrid, on the other hand, has already defined its economic proposal. The next step will be to discover which offer convinces the family and if a departure from Manchester United complying with the regulations can be materialized. Until then, the future of JJ Gabriel remains uncertain.

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