Romano reveals chances of JJ Gabriel U-turn at Man Utd as Real Madrid, Barcelona target teenager
Manchester United is attempting to retain 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel after the player requested a contract termination. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that while the club is still in talks, the likelihood of the teenager staying is currently less than 50 percent.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the intense competition among elite European clubs to secure young talent and the increasing frequency of youth players seeking early exits from major academies.
Fabrizio Romano has been speaking about <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united">Manchester United</a>’s chances of urging talented youngster JJ Gabriel to change his mind about walking away from Old Trafford, as top clubs start queueing for his signature.The 15-year-old has been earmarked as a real talent for the future with the Red Devils, only for it to emerge on Tuesday that Gabriel has informed United chiefs of his desire to leave, partly because he has interest from elite clubs across Europe.While our sources can reveal that <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea/jj-gabriel-chelsea-news-talks-man-utd-wonderkid-seeks-immediate-release">Chelsea are the clear frontrunners to sign the teenager</a>, Man Utd remain keen on trying to keep the attacker.To that end, reputed transfer insider Romano has rated the chances of the Old Trafford outfit convincing Gabriel to change his mind on leaving.“JJ Gabriel and his camp has informed officially Manchester United already three days ago that he wants to leave the club,” Romano said on his <a…
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