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Get Spanish Football News reports that Real Madrid are currently considered ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel. The report describes interest from both Spanish giants in the young player, while identifying Madrid as the club in the stronger position at this stage. No agreement, personal terms or transfer fee is reported, so the situation remains at the level of a developing transfer pursuit. Manchester United are identified as Gabriel’s current club, but the source does not provide further details about negotiations or the player’s preference.
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Update (X – @MarioCortegana): According to Mario Cortegana, Real Madrid have been working for several months on a potential move for JJ Gabriel from Manchester United. The report says the operation has been handled discreetly by José Ángel Sánchez and Juni Calafat. Gabriel would initially be expected to play for Real Madrid Castilla, with involvement in the UEFA Youth League also possible. The information does not indicate that an agreement has been reached or that the transfer is close to completion.
Update (BBC Sport Football): BBC Sport reports that Real Madrid are strongly interested in signing Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel. The player is 15 years old, and the report identifies him as a Manchester United attacker currently attracting attention from the Spanish club. No agreement, negotiations or financial details are mentioned in the available information, so the report describes interest rather than an advanced transfer. Gabriel is the only player named in the report, with Real Madrid presented as the potential destination and Manchester United as his current club.