According to Goal.com, Manchester United is considering legal action over 15-year-old player JJ Gabriel's request to leave the club.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Gabriel's team is in negotiations with several clubs. Real Madrid, Barcelona and other clubs are all competing for him, with Spanish clubs currently leading the race, though other top European sides are also involved.

Romano added that Gabriel did not travel to Barcelona for direct negotiations with the club or to sign a contract. The player's team, his family and his agent are discussing his future.

According to Football FanCast, Manchester United is considering legal action because the club is concerned about external interference in Gabriel's affairs. At the same time, Manchester United also hopes to secure higher compensation if Gabriel leaves.

The 15-year-old Gabriel has officially requested the cancellation of his registration with Manchester United. This would allow him to join a new club freely once his relationship with Manchester United is terminated.

Currently, Manchester United is refusing to grant the player's request and insists on retaining his registration through the end of the season.

Premier League rules state that if a player requests cancellation of registration during the contract period, it requires consent from the club, the player and his parent or guardian. If an agreement cannot be reached, either party can request a binding Premier League decision on the registration cancellation.

Gabriel came close to being included in Manchester United's senior squad for the League Cup match against Brighton, but his exit request caught the club off guard.

Gabriel will turn 16 on October 6, and several European clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, are monitoring him. Once he turns 16, he will be able to appoint an agent to represent his interests and will be free to leave, making his departure easier. He also holds an Irish passport. Sources also reported that prominent agent Ali Barat has advised him in negotiations with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Manchester United's claim for higher compensation is also supported by precedent: Fulham received £4.3 million plus a 20% sell-on clause when Harvey Elliott was transferred to Liverpool in 2019. Liverpool was previously also banned from registering academy players and fined £100,000 for breaches in recruiting an academy player from Stoke City.

However, the complexity of Manchester United's position lies in the high likelihood that Gabriel's next club will be outside English football jurisdiction, which could make FIFA the key authority in determining compensation and deciding on related violations.

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