Barcelona plot move to sign Manchester United academy talent

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Barcelona are plotting a move to sign Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel.

Gabriel is considered one of the most exciting talents in English football with the 15-year-old having starred for Manchester United’s Under-18 team this season.

He has scored 10 goals in 10 appearances, despite playing well above his age group. At the weekend, Gabriel scored a hat-trick as Manchester United’s Under-18 side thrashed their Liverpool counterparts 7-0 to add to the excitement around his potential.

15-year-old JJ Gabriel hit Alexander Isak’s celebration after scoring a hat-trick in Man United U18s’ 7-0 win over Liverpool U18s pic.twitter.com/6lN820nxU9

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Untied now face a battle to hold onto the teenager, however, with journalist Samuel Luckhurst claiming the Spanish champions are pursuing a deal.

The Red Devils are aware of interest and have taken measures to ensure Gabriel remains at Old Trafford.

He has held talks with director of football Jason Wilcox and head coach Ruben Amorim about his path to the first team and has trained alongside the senior side in recent weeks.

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