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Real Madrid believe English teenage sensation may be worth the risk despite major obstacles
Real Madrid have an attack that most clubs would envy, with two or three starting options for each position.
The club added Yan Diomande and Carlos Espi in the summer, strengthening an already bloated attack, but it looks like they have their eyes on other options as well.
Los Blancos are carefully studying a possible move for Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, who is looking for a new club.
According to Diario AS, Madrid recognise that there are several obstacles surrounding a move for the attacking midfielder.
However, the club’s assessment is particularly striking: the potential of the player nicknamed “Kid Messi” could make overcoming those difficulties worthwhile.
Madrid believe Gabriel may be worth the trouble
Gabriel turns 16 on 6 October and wants to leave Manchester United because he believes there is no clear enough pathway into the first team.
Madrid are among several European giants monitoring the situation, but signing him would be far from straightforward.
Since British players are considered non-EU footballers following Brexit, Gabriel ordinarily could not move to Madrid before turning 18.
An earlier move abroad would require his family to relocate for reasons unrelated to his football career.
There is another complication. Gabriel is already registered with United this season and could therefore only represent another club if the English side released him. That seems unlikely.
Despite the obstacles stacked against this deal, Madrid continue to study the possibilities.
A talent Madrid do not want to ignore
Madrid’s determination is the most important aspect. They are not approaching the 15-year-old because the operation is convenient.
Quite the opposite. They understand the legal and practical difficulties but apparently rate his potential highly enough to stick their necks out for him.
There is serious competition as well. Bayern Munich are mentioned as a major contender, while Barcelona have gained momentum recently.
Gabriel is effectively assessing his options across Europe before deciding where his future should lie.
A calculated gamble worth taking
For Madrid, there is an obvious difference between recognising Gabriel’s potential and actually getting involved in an expensive or legally problematic operation.
However, elite teenage talents rarely arrive without competition. The English starlet is widely regarded as the biggest talent of his generation.
There are also question marks surrounding Gabriel’s camp and how involved they become in negotiations.
Madrid’s recruitment strategy recently has been built around identifying exceptional youngsters before their value and status explode.
Gabriel appears to have reached the point where the club believe walking away simply because the deal is difficult could carry its own risk.
There are plenty of obstacles, but Madrid seem ready for the ride, and it remains to be seen how the negotiations pan out.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
