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Man United’s Kai Rooney deadline nears after JJ Gabriel blow as major decision to be made

Manchester United have a decision to make soon on Kai Rooney

By Fasika Zelealem · Manchester Evening News

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Kai Rooney will become eligible to sign a professional contract with Manchester United when he turns 17 on November 2.
Fellow academy prospect JJ Gabriel asked to be released from Manchester United and has trained privately in Spain.
Gabriel is drawing transfer interest from European giants Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

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Manchester United prospect Kai Rooney will become eligible to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 on November 2. The forward, son of club legend Wayne Rooney, signed a scholarship deal with the club in July and currently features for the Under-18 squad.

Meanwhile, fellow academy talent JJ Gabriel has asked to be released from United and has been training privately in Spain. Gabriel, who was also offered a scholarship contract, is attracting interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

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Man United’s Kai Rooney deadline nears after JJ Gabriel blow as major decision to be made

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