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Alarms at Old Trafford as Real Madrid eyes 15‑year‑old jewel
The Brazilian winger JJ Gabriel, fifteen years old, has requested to leave Manchester United, which has set off alarms at Old Trafford, while Real Madrid appears as his possible destination, according to Naomi Baker and Mario Calderón, journalists from Madrid.
Naomi Baker, reporter for the Madrid section, and Mario Calderón, journalist, describe the reaction at Old Trafford as an Alarm that has surprised the fans, despite the name of JJ Gabriel possibly being unknown to the general public.
In recent hours the news that the youngster has asked to leave Manchester United, the club in which he currently plays, has been made public, and the information has spread quickly. A news item that has generated debate among the executives of the club.
Real Madrid monitors the talent
Among the linked teams, Real Madrid stands out as a usual destination for South American prospects; in recent years it has brought in Endrick, Mastantuono, Vinicius and Rodrygo, and now it appears as a possible new signing for the white house.
According to the Times, the story could repeat, although Real Madrid has not yet made any move and seems to be waiting to see how the situation of the boy evolves. The club keeps watch over the emerging talent.
Other moves in the landscape
In another context, striker Mbappé is required to pay sixty thousand euros to PSG, a fact that has also attracted the attention of the press.
At the same time, an Alarm arises at Atlético: Julián Alvarez misses another match and his availability to face Real Madrid is in doubt, according to EFE.
The contrast between the unease at Old Trafford and the anticipation at the Bernabéu reveals how much the big clubs value young talents, and their future will depend on the decisions made by both the player and the executives.