Manchester United will be better off without JJ Gabriel

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JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old forward from Manchester United, is once again at the center of debate after Mick Brown, former scout and assistant at the club, questioned his situation at Old Trafford on 'Football Insider'. His comments come as the transfer market of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are linked to the player's future, as he has requested to cancel his registration with United.

JJ Gabriel and the concerns about his situation at Manchester United

Brown, who worked for years in the sports department of Manchester United, believes that the conflict surrounding JJ Gabriel's departure may have caused issues within the youth structure. His assessment is based on what he claims to have observed in matches of the U21 team.

The former scout noted differences in how his teammates celebrate when JJ Gabriel scores. According to his interpretation, players congratulate him but the celebrations are less enthusiastic than after other goals.

Brown also linked this perception to the forward's contractual and sporting situation. JJ Gabriel requested to cancel his registration with Manchester United in September, following his involvement in first-team training with Michael Carrick and not making the expected squad against Brighton.

The club rejected the request and keeps the player registered. His situation is particularly significant due to his age: JJ Gabriel will turn 16 on October 6, a date that could affect the legal options for his departure and potential connection with another club.

🚨🚨|🗣️| Ex-scout Mick Brown on JJ Gabriel's situation at United:

🎙️“There's a feeling that Manchester United might be better off without JJ Gabriel. Regardless of his obvious talent, this situation has cast doubt on his character and the people around him. Is that the kind of… pic.twitter.com/doFbPZnE5Q

— ajéè (@ajee_Utd) September 29, 2026

Real Madrid and Barcelona follow JJ Gabriel's case

The dispute has put JJ Gabriel on the market even before he can sign a professional contract. Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, and Bayern Munich are among the clubs linked to his future in reports from September.

Real Madrid examined the details of a possible deal and, as per AS, even contacted Manchester United to inquire about the situation. The player was also in Barcelona with his family as talks progressed regarding his future.

However, Barcelona's stance has changed since the initial reports. Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, recently denied that the club is negotiating for JJ Gabriel, meaning a potential deal with the Catalan club is no longer in progress.

Bayern Munich is also in the picture. According to reports from Sky Sports and AS, the German club remains interested, and representatives of the player have been in touch with various European entities.

JJ Gabriel's Next Move

The case of JJ Gabriel now enters a critical phase due to a specific issue: his October 6 birthday. The player remains tied to Manchester United while his departure request is resolved, but interested clubs are exploring ways to secure his transfer.

For Manchester United, the immediate goal is to decide whether to retain the forward or prepare for his exit, while Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich continue to be in the spotlight. Brown's remarks represent an individual opinion and not an official club stance, thus JJ Gabriel's future will hinge on the player's decision, his entourage, and the applicable legal conditions for his transfer.

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