JJ Gabriel has “arrived in Barcelona for talks” as he looks to secure his departure from Man Utd, according to the Daily Mail reporter Chris Wheeler.
The teenager and his family sent a formal letter of deregisration to the Red Devils earlier this week, and it appears he is now actively seeking to seal a move to the Camp Nou.
Gabriel is still contracted to United’s academy, but he cannot be signed on professional terms before his 17th birthday.
The Red Devils are under no obligation to release the 15-year-old, but there is an avenue for him to leave by other means.
FIFA rules could leave Man Utd powerless
Gabriel holds an Irish passport, and there are regulations which allow EU players between 16 and 18 to join teams within the European Economic Area.
Once the forward turns 16 on October 6th, he would be eligible to join a club like Barcelona, as long as strict conditions related to safeguarding and education are met.
United would have no say if Gabriel passes the requirements and Barca are prepared to take him into their academy.
Premier League sides, such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City, have also been linked with the player, but they are not able to use the same mechanism as teams on the continent.
Why have things got to this stage with Gabriel?
Many regard the youngster as a generational talent, and club legends, including Rio Ferdinand, have expressed excitement about his potential. He has been ripping things up at youth level, and he is clearly determined to make the step up to senior football.
However, Gabriel only played 8 minutes in pre-season, and he has not been named in a matchday squad by head coach Michael Carrick since the beginning of the campaign.
It appears that the player and his entourage have lost patience. They want to see a clear pathway for him, and it looks increasingly likely that his future will lie away from Old Trafford.
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