Barcelona intensified negotiations regarding the 15-year-old scandalous talent of Manchester United,...

Barcelona have stepped up negotiations for Manchester United's 15-year-old talent JJ ​​Gabriel. The Catalan club are aiming to overtake Real Madrid in the race for one of England's most promising young footballers. According to AS, Barcelona sporting director Deco has stepped up contacts with Gabriel Ali Barat's agent in recent days. The representative of the Catalan club is trying to convince the young footballer to continue his career in Spain. Barcelona are ready to offer Gabriel a quick path to the first team. The club also expects that the Englishman's technical qualities and versatility will allow him to adapt to the team's style. An important factor for the Catalans can also be the personality of the agent. Ali Barat is set to start working with Barcelona captain Rafinha in the near future. This could help the Catalan club to strengthen their relationship with the influential representative and use them during the negotiations for Gabriel. The interest of Barcelona and Real Madrid arose against the background of the difficult situation of the 15-year-old football player at Manchester United. Gabriel has previously demanded that his registration be terminated at the club and has effectively made it clear that he does not see his future at Old Trafford due to a lack of playing time. His father, former footballer Joe O'Kirwill, played a direct role in this scandal. Gabriel progressed rapidly in the Manchester United system. Last season, he became one of the leaders of the U-18 team, won the best young player of the club named after Jimmy Murphy, and this season he already appeared for the U-21 and scored a hat-trick in the debut match of the UEFA Youth League against Sabah. The football player's contract with Manchester United is valid until the end of the current season. Gabriel will turn 16 on October 6, after which he will be able to sign a scholarship agreement. Players in England can sign a professional contract only after reaching the age of 17.