JJ Gabriel targets transfer to Premier League rival after Manchester United exit

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| Deputy Sports Editor Published September 15, 2026 4:03pm Updated September 15, 2026 4:03pm JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Manchester United (Getty) JJ Gabriel is considering a move to a Premier League rival after asking to leave Manchester United, according to reports. Gabriel has trained with Michael Carrick’s squad on several occasions and featured in United’s pre-season game against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm in August.

JJ Gabriel scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut against Sabah last week (Shutterstock) According to talkSPORT, Gabriel has received interest from two Premier League clubs, one of which is Chelsea. Gabriel has shone at youth level (Getty) Football is littered with stories of unique talents failing to make the step up to men’s football with some of United’s brightest young talents failing to make the grade.

Angel Gomes, who currently holds the record of United’s youngest Premier League player in history, has carved out a decent career for himself in France having also been recognised at international level, but made just 10 more appearances for United after his debut. Barcelona have already stepped up their efforts to sign Gabriel, who was named United’s Under-18 player of the year following an impressive season. ‘JJ is one of the boys.