JJ Gabriel: Real Madrid Confident of Signing Manchester United Forward
The 16-year-old has a verbal agreement in principle and Madrid are prepared to meet his financial demands, sources said.
- Real Madrid are the clear leading contenders to sign Manchester United forward Gabriel, who has been training independently in Spain after leaving the club in September.
- The 16-year-old prospect walked out of United in September after opting to pursue senior football elsewhere, following his earlier appearance during the club's pre-season tour against Atletico Madrid.
- Named Premier League Under-18 player of the season, Gabriel was described by a United source as the "best 15-year-old in Europe," while Darren Fletcher said, "The world is his oyster."
- United would be due compensation for the forward, though the figure will be lower if he signs outside the Premier League; Barcelona and Paris St-Germain remain competing contenders.
- Having secured a European Union passport to facilitate a move, Gabriel's departure remains sensitive; United head coach Michael Carrick said, "We've got to be really careful of the whole situation.
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