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Man City and Chelsea join Real Madrid in pursuit of JJ Gabriel

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Man City and Chelsea join Real Madrid in pursuit of JJ Gabriel

Summary

Manchester City and Chelsea have entered the transfer race for 15-year-old Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel, complicating Real Madrid’s interest. Gabriel's representatives informed United of his desire to leave, with negotiations for his future intensifying as he approaches his 16th birthday on October 6. United aims to retain the young player despite his current stance. The competition includes Barcelona, with Real Madrid reportedly outlining plans to develop Gabriel within their reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla, if a transfer is completed. As of now, no deal has been finalized.

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By the Numbers

•JJ Gabriel is being pursued by Manchester City, Chelsea, and Real Madrid.
•Gabriel's representatives have requested an immediate departure from Manchester United.
•He turns 16 on October 6, allowing him to sign a youth contract elsewhere.
•Real Madrid plans to start Gabriel at Real Madrid Castilla if he signs.
•Manchester United remains hopeful of persuading him to stay despite his representatives' stance.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man City and Chelsea join Real Madrid in race for 15-year-old Manchester United prodigy

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Real Madrid’s pursuit of Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel is becoming increasingly complicated, with Manchester City and Chelsea now also keeping close tabs on the teenager’s situation.Accordi...
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