Barcelona and Real Madrid set for final battle over Man United wonderkid, with January decisive

The race to sign JJ Gabriel is entering its decisive phase, with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid emerging as the leading contenders for the Manchester United youngster.

The forward, who has just turned 16, has decided to leave Old Trafford, and a move could be completed during the January 2027 transfer window, although several administrative issues still need to be resolved, reports SPORT .

The English attacker has become one of the most sought-after young players in European football after his decision to leave the Red Devils Bayern Munich and PSG have also monitored his progress, but recent reports suggest that his future lies in Spain, where Barcelona and Real Madrid are competing to convince both the player and his family.