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Real Madrid among top clubs interested in wantaway Manchester United wonderkid
According to The Athletic, Manchester United teenage wonderkid JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club immediately, a development that has rocked the Red Devils.
And, as per the report, several top clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid, are interested in the 15-year-old attacking prodigy.
Apart from Los Blancos, their arch-rivals FC Barcelona as well as German giants Bayern Munich are also keeping an eye on the situation.
Gabriel wants out
Gabriel is widely regarded as one of the most gifted young talents coming through the youth football scenes in England.
Just 15 years old, he made history last year by becoming the youngest ever recipient of Manchester United’s Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.
The teenager, who can play on the left flank or as a central attacking midfielder, was involved in the first-team pre-season, even getting a few minutes in the friendly against Atletico Madrid.
Last week, he scored a brilliant hat-trick for the Red Devils’ youth team in the UEFA Youth League against Sabah.
However, he has now decided to leave Manchester United and handed in a formal ‘letter of de-registeration’, which essentially is a request to terminate his contract immediately allowing him to leave the club for free.
Real Madrid keeping an eye
Real Madrid are always alert to promising youngsters making waves across the globe. They have signed several youth talents from within Spain and outside in recent years like Endrick, Franco Mastantuono, Arda Guler, and more recently Sergio Martinez.
Gabriel’s situation is bound to attract attention from the Merengues considering that he is counted among the best young prospects in England.
Moreover, he can leave for any club in Europe once he turns 16 as he has an Irish passport, making him an enticing target.
However, signing him will not be easy as Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also in the fray, while Manchester United will not give up easily.
Indeed, the report states that the Red Devils intend to reject the 15-year-old wonderkid’s de-registration request and convince him to continue at the club. It remains to be seen how the situation evolves.
Even though Real Madrid have strengthened their defensive line significantly over the past two summers, they are still looking for more reinforcements.
Jose Mourinho was already pushing for another centre-back signing this past summer despite signing Ibrahima Konate. But Raul Asencio’s refusal to leave meant that there was no other addition made.
However, heading into 2027, Los Blancos intend to sign another centre-back, given that Antonio Rudiger’s contract expires at the end of the season and is unlikely to be renewed.
Moreover, Eder Militao’s continued fitness issues are also a cause of concern, prompting the Merengues to explore the possibility of bringing in another centre-half.
And, as already reported, Jarell Quansah of Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as an option for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid regularly scouting Quansah
Building on that, journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany reports that Real Madrid have been regularly scouting Quansah this season.
It goes to further underline that the Spanish capital side seem to hold a genuine interest in the 23-year-old England international, who can play both at centre-back and right-back.
Quansah has become a permanent fixture in the defensive line at Leverkusen since his move to the Bundesliga from Liverpool in 2025.
The young defender was also a part of the England national team that finished third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and has nine caps for the Three Lions.
Stiff competition for Quansah
However, as per the report, Real Madrid are not the only club showing an interest in Quansah.
Indeed, Premier League champions Arsenal and fellow London club Chelsea are also closely monitoring the 23-year-old England international at Leverkusen.
Moreover, Quansah’s boyhood club, Liverpool, are also keeping a close eye on his development. After all, the Reds have a buyback clause worth €70 million for their academy product, which is valid until 15 June 2027.
A promising, young defender with plenty of potential and room for development, Quansah can be an exciting long-term addition for Real Madrid.
However, as per reports, some within the club hierarchy believe that the team could do with more experienced options to bolster the backline. So, it remains to be seen how things progress and whether the interest in Quansah develops into an offer.
