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

Fabrizio Romano reported that Gabriel's team is in talks with several clubs. Real Madrid, Barcelona, and other clubs are competing for his signature, with the Spanish side currently leading the race, though others remain in contention.

Romano added that Gabriel did not travel to Barcelona to negotiate directly with the club or 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 due to concerns about external interference in Gabriel's affairs. The club is also hoping to secure greater compensation if Gabriel departs.

Gabriel, 15, has formally requested to cancel his registration with Manchester United. This would allow him to freely pursue a move to a new club once his relationship with the club ends.

Currently, Manchester United has refused to grant the player's request and insists on retaining his registration until the end of the season.

Premier League rules state that if a player cancels their registration during their contract, consent is required from the club, the player, and their guardian. If no agreement is reached, either party can request a binding Premier League decision regarding the registration cancellation.

Gabriel came close to joining Manchester United's first team for the Carabao 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 and will be free to leave, which would facilitate his departure. He also holds an Irish passport. Sources also claimed that prominent agent Ali Barat has advised him in negotiations with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Manchester United's claim for greater compensation could be supported by precedent: Fulham received £4.3 million plus a 20% sell-on clause when Harvey Elliott moved to Liverpool in 2019. Liverpool was also previously sanctioned with a ban on registering academy players and fined £100,000 for irregularities in signing an academy player from Stoke City.

However, the complexity of Manchester United's position lies in the fact that Gabriel's most likely destination is outside English football's jurisdiction, which could make FIFA the key authority in determining compensation and ruling on any related breaches.

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