JJ Gabriel and Manchester United
15 September 2026
Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has formally asked to leave the club with immediate effect, according to sources cited by ESPN. The 15-year-old had been under consideration for the senior squad against Brighton after impressing in preseason and youth competition.
United are surprised by the request and believe the situation remains rectifiable because Gabriel is still under contract and cannot be deregistered. He was named Premier League Under-18 player of the season and becomes eligible for scholarship forms next summer.