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Carrick enters talks over JJ Gabriel's future as 15-year-old pushes to leave Man United

Michael Carrick has confirmed he is involved in discussions over JJ Gabriel's future after the 15-year-old, widely regarded as Manchester United's greatest academy prospect, formally requested to leave Old Trafford.

Football Sep 17

Roy Keane dismisses 15-year-old Gabriel's United exit request as 'spitting his dummy out'

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has stunned the club by requesting to leave, just as he was set to become its youngest-ever first-team player. Roy Keane and manager Michael Carrick have both responded, with Keane urging United not to indulge the 15-year-old.

Football Sep 17

Boehly sells his Chelsea and Strasbourg stakes to Clearlake Capital for £950m

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have officially withdrawn completely from Chelsea and RC Strasbourg, selling all their shares to Clearlake Capital for approximately £950 million. The investment firm, already majority shareholder at 62%, now takes exclusive control of both clubs.

Football Sep 17

Jordan warns 15-year-old Gabriel that Real Madrid move would derail his career

Pundit Simon Jordan has urged Manchester United's JJ Gabriel to reject reported Real Madrid interest, arguing the 15-year-old would be far better served developing at Old Trafford than competing for minutes at the Bernabeu.

Football Sep 17

Carrick urges caution as 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel pushes to leave Manchester United

JJ Gabriel, 15, has asked Manchester United to de-register him ahead of a potential move, with Barcelona and Real Madrid monitoring the situation. Manager Michael Carrick says the club must prioritise the teenager's welfare above all else.

Football Sep 17

Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern circle as 15-year-old Gabriel seeks Manchester United exit

Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel has requested to cancel his registration at the club, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich all reportedly targeting the 15-year-old. Gabriel, who scored 26 goals in 29 appearances for United's U18s last season, could exploit a European passport loophole to move abroad before turning 16.

Football Sep 17

Liverpool to offer Ngumoha new deal as Mac Allister reveals training anger at Anfield youngsters

Liverpool are set to hand 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha a new long-term contract despite interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal, while Alexis Mac Allister has opened up on his intense approach to mentoring the club's emerging academy talents.

Football Sep 17

Clearlake Capital seizes full Chelsea ownership as Boehly and Walter sell their stakes

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their shares in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, handing the private equity firm complete control of the Premier League club. Boehly simultaneously steps down as chairman, with Swiss investor Hansjorg Wyss remaining as a stakeholder.

Football Sep 17

Carrick takes personal blame after United squander two-goal lead to lose to Brighton

Michael Carrick refused to criticise Manchester United's recruitment after his side threw away a 2-0 lead to lose to Brighton in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford, insisting the result was on him rather than the club's executives.

Football Sep 17

Two free slots and a little-known rule leave Man United able to sign free agents mid-season

Manchester United have used only 23 of their 25 available Premier League squad slots, leaving room to register free agents outside the transfer window — subject to Premier League Board approval under rule U7.

Football Sep 17

Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern circle as Man Utd teen JJ Gabriel seeks exit

Fifteen-year-old Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel has requested to cancel his registration at Old Trafford, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich all reported to be monitoring the situation.

Football Sep 17

Carrick urges caution over 15-year-old JJ Gabriel's desire to leave Manchester United

Michael Carrick addressed reports that teenage prospect JJ Gabriel wants to leave Manchester United, saying the club must prioritise the 15-year-old's welfare as fears grow he could walk away on his 16th birthday next month.

Football Sep 16

Liverpool reject Arsenal's genuine interest in Rio Ngumoha and plan new contract

Liverpool have issued a hands-off warning to Arsenal over 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha, insisting they have no intention of selling the former Chelsea academy product and are working to extend his contract beyond its current two-year term.

Football Sep 16

Gabriel omitted from Man Utd's Carabao Cup squad as exit request overshadows teenager's future

JJ Gabriel has been left out of Manchester United's squad to face Brighton in the Carabao Cup after the 15-year-old formally requested to leave the club. His father has raised concerns over three specific aspects of his son's development at Old Trafford.

Football Sep 16

Manchester United tie down three academy talents with fourth professional deal imminent

Fred Heath, Dante Plunkett and Will Murdock have all signed professional contracts at Manchester United, with winger Noah Ajayi expected to follow shortly. The positive news comes amid uncertainty over highly rated 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, who has requested his contract be terminated.

Football Sep 16

Lingard reveals false promises and silent exit that soured his Manchester United farewell

Jesse Lingard has claimed Manchester United broke promises made to him after his West Ham loan, left him as an unused substitute in his final home game, and never gave him a proper explanation for his exclusion.

Football Sep 16

Ronaldo could leave Al-Nassr in January transfer window, says Saudi insider

A Saudi journalist and former Al-Nassr spokesperson claims Cristiano Ronaldo, contracted until 2027, has become "a player running on empty" for the Riyadh club and could depart this winter.

Football Sep 16

Arsenal in talks with Rodrygo's camp as Real Madrid star targets pre-Christmas return

Arsenal are in active discussions with the representatives of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 25, who is recovering from an ACL tear and targeting a return before Christmas — potentially opening the door for a January move.

Football Sep 16

Saint-Etienne signs Etienne Mendy, 18-year-old Senegalese prospect courted by Manchester United

AS Saint-Etienne officially announced on Wednesday the signing of Etienne Mendy, an 18-year-old striker trained at Diambars academy in Senegal. The player, also followed by Manchester United, will initially join the Greens' reserve team.

Football Sep 16

Garnacho faces first Villa test as £43m loan obligation hinges on appearances

Alejandro Garnacho has managed just 31 minutes across three Premier League outings since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, with a conditional £43m purchase obligation believed to be tied to his appearance tally.

Football Sep 16