15-Year-Old Prodigy Rejects Manchester United! Real Madrid Rushes to Evaluate, Bayern Has Already Made Contact, Is Barcelona Also Watching?

According to a report from AS on September 20, Real Madrid are evaluating the signing of Manchester United's 15-year-old JJ Gabriel and have already made contact with the Red Devils. JJ believes he is not part of head coach Carrick's plans and has no intention of staying at the club. He has attracted attention from both Real Madrid and Barcelona, recently appearing at Barcelona's facilities, and was recommended to Real Madrid just a few days ago. He has not yet signed a professional contract, making it easier for him to leave, but Brexit and FIFA regulations stipulate that English players cannot move abroad before the age of 18. Ireland is not affected, while EU players can move freely from age 16. He turns 16 in early October, so Real Madrid needs to confirm compliance with these regulations. He has been named Premier League U18 Player of the Season, scoring 23 goals in 23 appearances. Bayern Munich have also made contact, and German media believe he may end up in Spain. Real Madrid are looking to the precedent set by Martin Odegaard's move.