Barcelona monitoring 15-year-old Manchester United star after transfer request | OneFootball

In addition to bringing in some high-profile names, like Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Joao Cancelo, and Rodri Hernandez, to their first team during the last summer transfer window, FC Barcelona also brought in some promising youngsters, including the likes of Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu.

These moves showcased the emphasis that the Catalans continue to put on youth talent acquisition and development, and now, only a few days after the end of the transfer window, they are again being linked with another highly notable youngster in England.

This is the pearl of the Manchester United academy JJ Gabriel, who has reportedly asked his club for a transfer. Mundo Deportivo cites Fabrizio Romano to claim that he is on the radar of both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Reports from England suggest that the relationship between the youngster’s family and United has broken down, and the player has already submitted a formal request expressing his desire to leave as soon as possible.

Despite still being only 15 years old, Gabriel has impressed with his performances at the youth level. Last season, he scored 20 goals in 22 appearances for the Under-18 team, and has generated a lot of excitement about his potential and future.

In fact, the Red Devils were looking to give him his first-team debut this week, in their League Cup tie. However, his situation has now become complicated, and his future is becoming a talking point in the English media. Some outlets, like Daily Mail, suggest that Real Madrid are preparing an offer for him, and looking to snatch him away from Barcelona, while others, like The Sun, suggest that his entourage is only looking to get a better deal from United.

For now, it remains to be seen how JJ Gabriel’s future will pan out, and whether he will become the next notable addition to the Barcelona youth ranks.