Who is Mezian Mesloub? Man Utd target wonderkid to replace JJ Gabriel
The 16-year-old Lens attacker has drawn interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona after a senior debut that came five seconds after his introduction.
- Manchester United are scouting 16-year-old Lens midfielder Mezian Mesloub as teenage star JJ Gabriel prepares his exit from Old Trafford, with Gabriel's representatives making clear he has "no intention" of signing a new contract after turning 16 next month.
- Gabriel's departure now appears inevitable, with United hierarchy accepting a U-turn is off the table as the teenager has reached a "major agreement" for a move to Spain deemed best for his development.
- Mesloub, described as an "inverted winger," made a stunning debut for Lens in May scoring within 5 seconds, and has since made his Champions League debut assisting in a 3-2 victory over Slavia Prague after his first senior start last Friday against Monaco.
- Competition for Mesloub is intense, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona, PSG and Monaco all linked with the 16-year-old, though international transfer rules prevent youngest players from moving to England immediately, positioning United to pursue future stars early.
- Mesloub's international future remains flexible given family connections to Algeria through his father Walid Mesloub, a former Algeria international, and Portugal through his grandfather; he recently played for Portugal Under-17s after France youth selection in 2024, while United expand scouting to Brazil with regular Palmeiras academy attendance.
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