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Real Madrid plans pathway for Manchester United's JJ Gabriel amid exit push

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Real Madrid plans pathway for Manchester United's JJ Gabriel amid exit push
Summary

Real Madrid is reportedly preparing to sign Manchester United young talent JJ Gabriel, according to ESPN. The plan involves starting Gabriel with the Castilla team, allowing him to develop away from senior-level pressure. Gabriel, who turns 16 on October 6, is eligible to sign scholarship forms soon. His representatives have indicated a desire to leave Manchester United, but the club remains hopeful they can retain him. The situation is complicated, as United have no plans to release him from his contract at this time.

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Status Watch
  • •Real Madrid aims to develop JJ Gabriel with Castilla team.
  • •Gabriel turns 16 on October 6, eligible for scholarship forms.
  • •Manchester United is trying to resolve Gabriel's situation.
  • •Real Madrid is not the only club interested in Gabriel.
  • •Gabriel's departure could impact the youth team structure at Manchester United.
Latest Updates
  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid ‘very confident’ of signing 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid – report
  • 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Details: Real Madrid’s plan for Man United sensation JJ Gabriel
  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United academy jewel decides to join Real Madrid – report
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid view Manchester United wonderkid as future first-team talent
  • 7:52 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
  • 7:52 AMBBC Sport — Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
  • 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid working on deal for Arsenal-linked Manchester United kid
  • 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid already have a roadmap planned for exit-bound Manchester United prodigy
What they're saying
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Real Madrid may have a plethora of attacking riches at their disposal but are still linked with a move for Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel.The 15-year-old sent shockwaves around the football wo...

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Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign JJ Gabriel from Manchester United, with overseas clubs seemingly leading the race amid interest from Arsenal.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesThe news that M...

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According to ESPN, Real Madrid have already mapped out what they want Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel to do if they manage to bring him to Spain.The plan is for Gabriel to begin his Real Madrid...

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