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PSG and Real Madrid battle for Man United player described as “something special”

Manchester United are facing an increasingly serious battle to keep JJ Gabriel, with Paris Saint-Germain now pushing strongly to sign the highly rated 16-year-old. Gabriel’s future has become one of the biggest academy stories in Europe after he decided he…

By Ahad Shaukat · Caught Offside

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 6:17 AM

Key Things to Know

PSG and Real Madrid are actively battling to sign 16-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel.
Gabriel is seeking a permanent transfer away from Old Trafford for better first-team opportunities.
Both interested clubs are working to secure agreements ahead of the January transfer window.

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Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are competing to sign 16-year-old Manchester United academy talent JJ Gabriel. The teenager reportedly wants to leave Old Trafford to find a clearer pathway to senior football, with both clubs working to secure a permanent deal ahead of the January transfer window.

Gabriel won the Premier League Under-18 Player of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign and has trained with United's senior squad. Senior teammate Bryan Mbeumo described Gabriel as "something special," while former coach Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick have also praised his abilities.

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