Real Madrid lead Barcelona in race to sign Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel

Real Madrid are ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign 16-year-old JJ Gabriel, who currently plays for Manchester United’s youth team.

The young Englishman is understood to want to leave the Red Devils and move to Spain. His situation has attracted interest from two of La Liga’s leading clubs, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both pursuing the emerging talent.

According to The Guardian, Real Madrid are currently in front of Barcelona in the battle to secure Gabriel’s signature.

Bayern Munich are also interested in the teenager, and representatives of the German club have already held talks with people close to the player.

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