According to The Sun, Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to take a firmer stance with talented young prospect JJ Gabadiho, who is seeking to leave the club.

The 15-year-old Gabadiho has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford and is being linked with several major European clubs.

Manchester United officials believe that once Gabadiho has requested contract termination, he will not return to the club.

Gabadiho joined Manchester United at age 11 and has been dubbed the "next Messi" due to his talent.

Though Gabadiho will not turn 16 until October 6, he believes he can achieve greater progress elsewhere. Should he leave, there would be no shortage of clubs pursuing him.

However, Ferdinand has cautioned his former club, arguing that Manchester United should do everything possible to retain this forward.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: "I feel Manchester United shouldn't be intimidated by a 15-year-old player, no matter how talented he is."

"So regardless of the outcome, Manchester United needs to stand firm. However the decision plays out, more young players will use this as a precedent, and the club cannot show weakness in this situation."

"That said, I'm not here to criticize this kid or blame him. I don't understand how JJ Gabadiho and his family arrived at this point where they're seeking to leave."

Ferdinand also praised the player's immense potential, adding: "It's crazy. I don't know where this kid's ceiling is. I've seen him play and watched him in training. And hearing from coaches who have worked with him for years, there's no doubt this kid will reach the very top."

Manchester United currently holds significant leverage, at least in the short term. The club is already considering acquiring alternative talented young players and can contest Gabadiho's contract termination request.

Premier League regulations state: "During a child's registration period, the registration can only be cancelled if all parties involved—the club, player, and their parents or guardians—agree."

However, this may not prevent Gabadiho's agent, Ali Barrat, from pushing the move forward. Negotiations with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are already being planned.

This ugly dispute will likely continue, especially after Gabadiho deleted all Manchester United-related photos from social media before selectively reposting some. It's a difficult situation for United manager Ruben Amorim, though his immediate focus will be on the club's next Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10.

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