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JJ Gabriel's rift with Manchester United shows no sign of ending
October 5, 2026 at 08:13 PM
Manchester United's teenage forward JJ Gabriel is training in Spain while his representatives press for an exit from the club.
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Gabriel appeared in United's season photo released Monday, taken two days before he told the club he intended to leave.
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His representatives demanded he play at least 20 minutes against Sabah FK, Brighton and Bournemouth before discussing a scholarship, sources told ESPN.
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United said they would consider legal action if evidence emerged of illegal inducement, with Real Madrid and Barcelona among interested clubs.
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Gabriel is working full-time with coach Jack Hunter in Spain, with no final decision expected for several weeks.