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JJ Gabriel requests Manchester United contract termination amid Arsenal interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

JJ Gabriel requests Manchester United contract termination amid Arsenal interest

Summary

JJ Gabriel, a rising talent in Manchester United's ranks, has formally requested to terminate his contract with the club. His request comes as Arsenal, along with other major clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid, have shown interest in signing him. Gabriel's situation has caught United off guard, especially since they had plans to include him in their upcoming League Cup match. As Gabriel is not currently aligned with a new club, Manchester United still hopes to persuade him to remain, as his registration is valid until the end of the season. The club now has until next July to negotiate with him before he can sign elsewhere.

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What We Know

•Gabriel has submitted a notice to cancel his Manchester United contract.
•Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are interested in him.
•United did not include Gabriel in their Champions League squad.
•Gabriel will turn 16 in October, allowing him to sign with another club.
•United plans to contest Gabriel's contract termination request.

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1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal-linked talent requests Manchester United contract termination

What they're saying

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Top Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel has submitted a formal notice that he wishes to cancel his contract, with Arsenal among the teams linked with signing him.Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesMatt ...
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