According to ESPN, Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring the situation with 15-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Okocha and his club. Additionally, several other Premier League clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea, are also closely following developments.

Sources report that 15-year-old JJ Okocha and his representatives have requested permission to leave Manchester United, a decision that reportedly shocked Old Trafford. However, according to sources, Manchester United will not terminate his contract, and Okocha currently cannot leave the club. Nevertheless, his current status still leaves open the possibility of his departure next summer. On October 6, he will turn 16, after which he will be eligible to sign a scholarship agreement with an academy.

Barcelona and Real Madrid, two Spanish giants, are aware of Okocha's current situation. Since he holds an Irish passport, he is eligible to join other European clubs. Should Okocha eventually join Real Madrid, the plan is for him to initially play for Real Madrid Castilla.

ESPN has learned that Premier League clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea, are also closely monitoring the situation. However, a source close to a prominent English club suggested that there is a belief in English football that Okocha could still resolve his issues with Manchester United and reintegrate into the team's system.

Manchester United still hopes the current situation can be resolved, while the club maintains it does not know the exact reasons why Okocha wishes to leave. Okocha was initially expected to be included in Michael Carrick's squad for Wednesday's League Cup match against Brighton. Had he played in that match, he would have become Manchester United's youngest debutant. However, due to Okocha's absence from team training this week, the highly-regarded young player is not expected to be included in the squad for that match.

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