Bayern Munich still battling Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, PSG for Manchester United starlet

Bayern Munich is in an active race against Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain to complete a permanent signing of Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel. Representatives Ali Barat and Marcello Brillmann previously visited Bayern's Säbener Straße facility to hold talks. Manager Vincent Kompany is reportedly an admirer of Gabriel, with Bayern pitching an immediate pathway into the senior squad.

However, a potential transfer faces financial hurdles due to high wage demands and an expensive signing fee. Gabriel's camp is reportedly seeking a salary in the single-digit millions alongside a substantial signing fee, creating internal skepticism at Bayern while rival European clubs remain prepared to spend heavily.