Real Madrid reportedly in verbal agreement to sign JJ Gabriel

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Real Madrid reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle to sign 16-year-old JJ Gabriel in January 2027.
Gabriel has not returned to Manchester United since walking out in September to seek senior football opportunities.
The player's acquisition of an EU passport is expected to facilitate a move to a club outside England.
Manchester United is expected to receive compensation if the transfer is finalized.

Real Madrid is reportedly confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the 16-year-old, according to BBC Sport.

Transfer Details and Competition

While no club-to-club talks have been held, sources told BBC Sport that Real Madrid has verbally agreed to a deal with Gabriel and his representatives. The move is expected to take place in January 2027.

Other clubs have been linked to the teenager, including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich. According to FootballTransfers, reporter Fabrizio Romano stated that Real Madrid remains "very clear favourites to sign JJ Gabriel."

Regarding Barcelona's involvement, Diario Sport reports that Gabriel "would continue to give priority to the Catalan club if they decided to take a step forward to close his incorporation," but the "main obstacle has been economic," according to Yahoo Sports. Barcelona sporting director Deco has previously played down speculation regarding interest in the player.

Player Background and Status

Gabriel, who turned 16 in October, has been training on his own in Spain and has not returned to Manchester United since walking out in September. He has reportedly requested the cancellation of his Manchester United registration to seek more senior football opportunities.

Gabriel's acquisition of a European Union passport is expected to simplify a move to a club outside England.

His recent achievements include:

Being named the Premier League's Under-18 player of the season last term.
Scoring a hat-trick on his Uefa Youth League debut.
Scoring twice against Leeds United during his debut for the Manchester United Under-18s at age 14.

Compensation and Regulations

Manchester United would be due compensation if Gabriel leaves. According to BBC Sport, the figure would be lower if he signs for a club outside the Premier League.

Other reports regarding compensation include:

A report from The Guardian suggests United could receive approximately £350,000 if he moves to a European club outside England, based on FIFA compensation calculations for a Category I academy.
The Guardian also reported that United could seek compensation exceeding £3 million through a tribunal if the move is to an English club.
BBC Sport reports that Real Madrid may pay Manchester United a sum slightly above 300,000 euros in compensation for training and development costs.

Why it matters

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has urged caution regarding the situation, stating, "We've got to be really careful of the whole situation. He's a young boy... from a club point of view, looking after our younger players - their welfare, their well-being, their exposure - we've got to be really conscious of that in this situation," according to BBC Sport.

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