JJ Gabriel speculation fuels Bayern's interest, Ali Barat joins race
FC Bayern Munich News – The poker around wunderkind JJ Gabriel is heating up further, while a star advisor well known to the FCB gets involved in the negotiations. Rumors of the past and the FCB's notorious star advisor are getting loud, as the word poker is at the centre of the speculation.
Ali Barat mixes in the poker
According to the Manchester Evening News, the Iranian agent Ali Barat, multiple times crowned the world's best advisor, has put his fingers in the poker for the 15‑year‑old offensive talent. He is said to have initiated talks between the player side and the interested clubs FC Bayern Munich as well as Real Madrid, which caused surprise at Manchester United.
Gabriel's wish to leave
JJ Gabriel wants to leave Manchester United, according to several media reports, and has even requested the termination of his registration. The decision caused a "shock" for the Red Devils and is described as "almost unprecedented", the Telegraph reports. His family sees United lagging behind Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Regulatory hurdles
Since Gabriel is considered English, he can only move to a European club after his 18th birthday, which poses a problem for Real Madrid and Barcelona. One possible way out is that his father is Irish and his mother is of Cypriot origin, which would give him access to an EU passport.
FC Bayern enter talks for JJ Gabriel as Streit with United deepens
Lennart Karl missing from national team
Lennart Karl is not traveling to the German national team initially for a specific reason, because he had mild muscle complaints last week. He missed the 7‑0 victory over Union Berlin and will complete an individual training programme until his involvement with the DFB team.
Bayern's official stance
Sport director Christoph Freund remains cautious regarding the negotiations with Gabriel. "I do not talk about players who are under contract with other clubs. We know the player because he is very, very talented – an extraordinary talent," he said, denying any current exchange with the player side.
More features at the FCB
As part of the features, Manuel Neuer gave a special gift to his role model, while Olise had a quirky appearance at the Oktoberfest. No self‑promotion needed: Kane commented on the Ballon d'Or, and the coverage continues to mention the terms Ali, star and exit in the context of transfer rumours.
The ongoing tension around JJ Gabriel shows how strongly the poker game for young talents shapes the European transfer market and what role well‑known advisors play.