“Already made direct contact” – Fabrizio Romano reveals Real Madrid have made move for Man United ace
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37-second readReal Madrid have reportedly made direct contact with Manchester United as they step up their pursuit of highly rated academy sensation JJ Gabriel. The 16-year-old attacker has attracted interest from several of Europe’s biggest clubs amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future at Old Trafford.
Gabriel’s contract situation has become a major talking point following reports of a breakdown in negotiations over his scholarship and long-term development pathway. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now provided a significant update, revealing that Real Madrid are actively pushing to secure the teenager’s signature.
Real Madrid contact Manchester United for JJ Gabriel Man United’s JJ Gabriel celebrates a goal (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Writing on X , Romano confirmed that the Spanish giants have taken a concrete step in their pursuit of Gabriel by contacting Manchester United directly.
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Real Madrid have reportedly made direct contact with Manchester United as they step up their pursuit of highly rated academy sensation JJ Gabriel.
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CaughtOffside · rumour · 2026-10-14 17:24 UTC
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