JJ Gabriel, known as "Kid Messi", has been considered one of the biggest jewels of the United. The 15-year-old attacker has been at the club since he was 11, but a deteriorating relationship between his family and the club has led to his formal request to cancel his registration. Real Madrid and Barcelona are among the clubs interested in Gabriel, with the two rivals reportedly following his situation closely.
Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Real Madrid is preparing an investment to try and outbid Barcelona in the dispute for the young attacker. Gabriel's departure would not be solely dependent on his own wishes, as the club, the player, and his representatives would all need to agree to the early termination of his registration. If no agreement is reached, one of the parties may appeal to the Premier League for a decision to be made.