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Real Madrid to sign Arsenal-linked Manchester United wonderkid

JJ Gabriel is set to sign for Real Madrid in January, with Arsenal seemingly fading from the race quite a while before the youngster’s final decision.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:01 PM
Real Madrid to sign Arsenal-linked Manchester United wonderkid
Key Things to Know
  • Real Madrid is set to sign 16-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel on a permanent transfer.
  • Gabriel chose Real Madrid over Barcelona and Arsenal ahead of an expected January move.
  • The English teenager is slated to link up with Real Madrid's reserve side, Castilla.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid is closing in on a permanent deal to sign Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel, beating out interest from Barcelona and Arsenal. The 16-year-old forward has already traveled to the Spanish capital for individual training sessions as Los Blancos work to finalize the transfer ahead of the January window.

Gabriel is expected to initially join Real Madrid's reserve side, Real Madrid Castilla. In interviews ahead of his imminent departure from Manchester United, the English teenager confirmed his choice of Madrid over Barcelona and stated that his ultimate ambition is to win the Ballon d'Or.

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