According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid are close to a verbal agreement with Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel. The 16-year-old’s representatives have told interested clubs that he has chosen Real Madrid as his preferred destination.
Romano’s update
Fabrizio Romano said: “Get ready, because one of the first ‘here we go’ for 2027 is coming, and it’s gonna be JJ Gabriel to Real Madrid”
He added: “Not a surprise this one, I told you since September. I told you Real Madrid are pushing, leading the race for weeks.”
Romano continued: “And now, the agreement is almost done between JJ Gabriel and Real Madrid.”
Formal steps and timing
Romano reported that an early ‘Here We Go’ announcement could come in 2027, although the transfer formalities have yet to be completed.
He said: “Nothing will be signed this week in terms of official statement. So, formal steps, we have to be a little bit more patient. But in terms of verbal agreement, we are almost there.”
Manchester United’s attempts
CaughtOffside reported that Manchester United have made several attempts to convince Gabriel to remain at Old Trafford, offering him a scholarship agreement at Carrington, but those proposals have reportedly failed to sway him.
