JJ Gabriel makes January transfer plans as Man United star to be offered ‘XXL salary package’

Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel is reportedly planning to depart the club on a free transfer in January. The 16-year-old has informed United of his intention to cancel his registration immediately after turning 16, granting him the ability to negotiate with European sides due to holding an EU passport. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both prepared to offer substantial salary, bonus, and signing-on packages to secure the young midfielder.

United believe the contract dispute can still be resolved, though tensions rose after Gabriel was excluded from Champions League first-team action. Gabriel previously trained in Barcelona and held discussions with the club, while Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also tracking the teenager. Manchester United cannot de-register Gabriel without mutual agreement, but European heavyweights continue to pursue a winter deal.