Real Madrid leads race for Manchester United's JJ Gabriel over Barcelona
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Real Madrid is favored to sign Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, 16, with Barcelona also showing interest. Madrid's Castilla offers a potential pathway to senior football, making it an appealing option for the player. Discussions are ongoing between Gabriel's representatives and multiple clubs, including Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. A decision regarding the transfer has yet to be made, with the financial details potentially exceeding €10-15 million.
- •Real Madrid is in active talks with JJ Gabriel's representatives.
- •Barcelona also aims to secure Gabriel, complicating the situation.
- •Gabriel's transfer fee could range from €10 million to €15 million.
- •The player is leaning towards a move to Spain to enhance his development.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona suffer setback as Real Madrid emerge as favourites to sign Manchester United wonderkid
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid favourites to sign Manchester United wonderkid ahead of Barcelona
"The future of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been one of the most exciting transfer angles doing the rounds.Elite clubs in Europe are interested in signing the 16-year-old, but it looks li...
"Real Madrid are said to be the favourites to sign Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, with Los Blancos also facing competition from several European heavyweights for one of England’s most highly...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 7:15 AMBarcelona suffer setback as Real Madrid emerge as favourites to sign Manchester United wonderkid
The future of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been one of the most exciting transfer angles doing the rounds.Elite clubs in Europe are interested in signing the 16-year-old, but it looks li...
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 6:20 AMReal Madrid favourites to sign Manchester United wonderkid ahead of Barcelona
Real Madrid are said to be the favourites to sign Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, with Los Blancos also facing competition from several European heavyweights for one of England’s most highly...
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