Man United faces competition for young talent JJ Gabriel from Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Manchester United is working to secure JJ Gabriel's future amid increasing interest from rival clubs, particularly Chelsea. The 15-year-old winger recently became the youngest player to represent United in a pre-season friendly. Although United plans to offer him a scholarship, they remain concerned that this may not deter other clubs interested in Gabriel, including top European teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Chelsea, in particular, views Gabriel as a key addition to their youth setup.
- •JJ Gabriel is 15 and recently debuted for Manchester United
- •United plans to secure a scholarship for Gabriel
- •Chelsea is the main rival in pursuing Gabriel
- •Other clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested
- •Gabriel is expected to sign professional terms when eligible.
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"3Manchester United have aggressively pursued young stars with immense potential this summer.The Red Devils have already signed teenage winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham Hotspur. Furthermore, they a...
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