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JJ Gabriel's future at Manchester United uncertain after training refusal

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

JJ Gabriel's future at Manchester United uncertain after training refusal
Summary

JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old forward at Manchester United, has reportedly dropped out of training amid dissatisfaction with his opportunities in the first team. Following the benching of his peers during a recent Champions League match, he opted out of a scheduled Carabao Cup clash against Brighton and Hove Albion. His camp claims that promises regarding his progression to first team have not been honored, leading to interest from several major European clubs. Both Micah Richards and Gary Lineker praised Gabriel's talent while advising caution regarding his current situation.

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  • •Gabriel is 15 and has not trained this week.
  • •Sources say he is unhappy with first team opportunities.
  • •Interest in Gabriel comes from clubs like Barcelona and PSG.
  • •Richards and Lineker praised Gabriel's outstanding talent.
  • •United is trying to resolve the situation with Gabriel's camp.
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  • 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Richards says Man Utd have a player who’s ‘absolutely outrageous’, he looks like he can ‘do anything’
What they're saying
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Like most pundits and fans this week, Gary Lineker and Micah Richards were stunned to hear of the developments coming out of Manchester United regarding JJ Gabriel.The 15-year-old is still pushing to ...

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