
Less than a week after the 15-year-old scored a hat-trick in a UEFA Youth League match against Sabah FK, becoming Manchester United's youngest player to achieve this feat in the club's history, Gabriel reportedly informed club officials of his desire to leave.
The Daily Mail understands that Manchester United's leadership is shocked by this transfer request. He has regularly trained with the first team and is a key prospect for the club's future, yet Manchester United is unsure what prompted this decision.
It is understood that Gabriel was originally set to be included in Carrick's squad for Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup match against Brighton, but these plans may now be delayed.
This situation represents a major challenge for Manchester United's management, as the club cannot afford to lose one of Europe's top young talents.
Last summer, Gabriel expressed a desire to leave. Football Director Jason Wilcox and Head of Negotiations Matt Hargreaves intervened to convince him to stay, outlining a development pathway for him to become Manchester United's youngest ever first-team player.
Now, both will need to intervene again, with Carrick involved in the discussions. This season, all three have closely monitored Gabriel's performances at Carrington; the 15-year-old has regularly played across six age groups, representing the U21 team, and has impressed.
Sources inside Manchester United believe the situation may still be recoverable. Although Gabriel has requested a transfer, the club cannot currently process his deregistration, and his current contract remains valid until the end of this season.
Gabriel has deleted all photos and content related to Manchester United from his Instagram account, which has fueled external speculation.

Those close to the player have quickly dismissed claims of discontent, but the truth is now emerging: there have been underlying currents behind the scenes for some time. Barcelona has pursued him for years; as an Irish passport holder, he could leave England to play in other European competitions once he turns 16.
Just days after his UEFA Youth League hat-trick, U19 and U21 Director Adam Lawrence discussed his experience coaching Gabriel.
"I think my main job is not to ruin this talent," Lawrence said.
"With a talent like JJ and other young players, clearly you don't want to stifle their imagination and creativity. My philosophy is to build a team system that allows talented players to express themselves and perform freely at the right moments.
Of course, matches don't always go exactly as planned. He's still refining his off-the-ball movement and high-intensity pressing. But when it comes to ball handling in attack and linking up with teammates, he's currently in fantastic form.
Just looking at today's match, he played with clear ideas and worked hard to make the right decisions.
Coaching him is a joy, but also a challenge – good players also push coaches to improve. When working with talented players, you need to find the right way to help them and ensure they continue to develop. Of course, there are still areas to refine, but his overall condition is really excellent."
This desire to leave has shaken Manchester United. Gabriel's talent is highly valued, and his departure would be a significant blow to the club.
When asked about the advisory team around him, Lawrence affirmed that those surrounding this teenage footballer genuinely have his best interests at heart.
"Everyone around JJ thinks very highly of him," Lawrence added.
"This applies from senior club officials down to base-level staff. He's been at Manchester United for a long time and has built strong relationships with teammates and staff.
The accumulation of time has also played a positive role. At this stage, our focus is on his matches and training plan, ensuring he has plenty of opportunities to develop at different levels. We're certainly not perfect, but we've given this considerable thought. So it's gratifying to see him enjoying his football and performing well."
However, these comments are unlikely to reassure supporters.
Gabriel is determined to find a new path, despite the club's arrangement for him to make his first-team debut this week.
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