Sources who told BBC Sport say Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid, but no deal has been signed as yet. The 16-year-old remains registered at Manchester United.
Agreement and compensation
No club-to-club talks have been held between Manchester United and Real Madrid. Manchester United would be due compensation if Gabriel leaves, although the figure would be lower if he signs for a club outside the Premier League.
BBC Sport says it is not thought that Manchester United's domestic registration of Gabriel could prevent him joining a club overseas.
Training in Spain and passport status
Gabriel has been training on his own in Spain after walking out on Manchester United and relocating with his family. He has a European Union passport through his mother, who has Cypriot origin.
Youth League eligibility
Real Madrid and Manchester United are both in the Uefa Youth League. Competition rules prevent players from appearing for more than one club in a single season.
Manchester United career and ambition
Gabriel scored a hat-trick in his final appearance for Manchester United against Sabah in September. He was named the Premier League's Under-18 player of the season, despite being only 14 when the season began.
On Friday, following one of his sessions, the teenager was approached by Spanish news outlet Marca, which presented him with a copy of their newspaper featuring a front-page story. JJ Gabriel said: "My dream is to win a Ballon d'Or."
