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Chelsea lead La Liga giants in race for wonderkid from Premier League rivals

Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign the player, but the 15-year-old is also holding talks with clubs like Real Madrid…

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:30 PM
Chelsea lead La Liga giants in race for wonderkid from Premier League rivals
Key Things to Know
  • Real Madrid and Barcelona have joined Chelsea in the race to sign 15-year-old JJ Gabriel.
  • The transfer would be a permanent move as the player seeks to leave Manchester United.
  • Gabriel has reportedly asked Manchester United to cancel his current academy registration.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel has reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Chelsea. The 15-year-old winger is highly rated across Europe, and Chelsea is reportedly leading the race to sign him. However, the teenager is also holding talks with the Spanish giants as he seeks a move away from the Premier League club.

Gabriel has reportedly asked Manchester United to cancel his registration, which currently runs until the end of the season. He will turn 16 on October 6, making him eligible to sign for a European club. Manchester United is reportedly reluctant to lose the talented youngster, who is said to be unhappy with his current situation.

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