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Manchester United offer JJ Gabriel new deal but risk losing prodigy for £350,000

Teenager almost certain to leave despite fresh offerCompensation for move to European rival would be lowManchester United have made JJ Gabriel an official scholarship contract offer, but remain at risk of losing the teenage forward for as little as £350,000.The…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 2:10 PM
Manchester United offer JJ Gabriel new deal but risk losing prodigy for £350,000
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United offered JJ Gabriel a scholarship deal but face losing him abroad for roughly £350,000.
  • The 16-year-old forward requested to cancel his registration following a dispute over first-team playing time.
  • Real Madrid lead European contenders pursuing a permanent transfer, alongside Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and PSG.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United have offered a formal scholarship contract to 16-year-old forward JJ Gabriel, but the club still faces losing the prodigy for around £350,000 in compensation. Gabriel requested to cancel his registration last month following a disagreement regarding first-team minutes and is considered almost certain to leave Old Trafford.

While Premier League suitors would face a tribunal fee likely exceeding £3m, Gabriel reportedly favors a permanent transfer to continental Europe, where FIFA regulations limit compensation to roughly £350,000. Real Madrid are considered favorites, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring the situation.

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