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Man United latest: JJ Gabriel idea blasted as club issue punishment

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By Tom Victor · Manchester Evening News

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Keith Wyness called Manchester United's potential legal action over JJ Gabriel's requested exit "ridiculous."
Academy player JJ Gabriel has sought to cancel his registration amid reported interest from Real Madrid.
Manchester United fined defender Lisandro Martinez following his post-match outburst after losing to Atletico Madrid.

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Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has criticized Manchester United's reported consideration of legal action regarding academy prospect JJ Gabriel's push to leave Old Trafford. Gabriel requested to cancel his registration amid interest from Real Madrid, which Wyness labeled as having a 70 percent chance of happening while calling potential legal recourse "ridiculous."

Separately, Manchester United fined defender Lisandro Martinez following his public outburst questioning summer recruitment after Tuesday's Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid. Martinez met with club leadership and manager Michael Carrick, subsequently issuing an apology on social media for his remarks.

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