JJ Gabriel reaches ‘first major agreement’ on next club after Man United quit bombshell

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel reportedly prefers a permanent transfer to Spain after expressing a desire to leave the club. Gabriel missed a training session ahead of a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton, and his representatives have reportedly visited Madrid and Barcelona. Spanish outlet Sport reports that the 15-year-old reached a first major agreement favoring a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona over Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United reportedly believe the situation can still be resolved before Gabriel becomes eligible to sign a scholarship when he turns 16 on October 6. The playmaker remains registered with United for the season and has scored a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League against Sabah.