According to ESPN, representatives of JJ Gabriel have demanded that he be given at least 20 minutes of playing time in three matches before contract discussions with Manchester United FC.

The 15-year-old Gabriel has not trained with the team since Manchester United pulled him before the League Cup match against Brighton on September 16.

He appeared in a first-team squad photo that Manchester United released on Monday. However, the photo was taken nearly a month prior, and ESPN's sources indicate there are no clear signs of reconciliation between him and the club.

Gabriel's representatives believe that certain commitments Manchester United had made have not been fulfilled. ESPN contacted Gabriel's representatives for comment.

Gabriel will turn 16 this Tuesday. He was originally scheduled to make his first-team debut in the Brighton match, but amid the dispute over playing time, his representatives requested that Manchester United de-register him.

He made his first-team debut in a preseason friendly against Atlético Madrid this summer but was not included in the Champions League squad.

ESPN's sources report that Gabriel's representatives have informed Manchester United that he must receive at least 20 minutes of playing time in each of three matches: against Sabah FK, Brighton, and Manchester United's home Premier League match against Bournemouth on October 25, before the club can discuss a youth contract.

Gabriel can sign a contract extension after turning 16 on October 6.

With the possibility of Gabriel moving clubs increasing, ESPN's sources say Manchester United is prepared to pursue legal action if there is evidence that another club has made improper contact with Gabriel. Manchester United has not received any formal inquiries at this time.

Several clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have been reported to be linked with him.

Despite the rift with Gabriel's side, ESPN's sources say Manchester United still believes Old Trafford is the best place for his development. Club officials have repeatedly attempted to contact him since he stopped reporting for training.

Sources say Manchester United has made full efforts to show Gabriel a clear pathway to the first team, including assigning coaches and specialists who normally work exclusively with first-team players to ensure he is ready for the demands of professional football.

Manchester United has also agreed to Gabriel's request to wear number 77 this season and submitted a request to the Premier League on his behalf to allow him to screen-print "Gabriel JR" on his shirt.

Sources close to Manchester United confirm that the club has prioritized his physical and mental wellbeing throughout his time at Old Trafford.

There is a belief within the club that Gabriel's representatives, including his family, are more interested in breaking records than focusing on long-term development.

According to sources, Gabriel missed a week of preseason training with the academy before being promoted to the first team, and Manchester United chose not to discipline him, as the club believed it unlikely that he made the decision entirely on his own.

ESPN's sources indicate that a concern within Manchester United is that Gabriel has not been involved in decisions affecting his career.

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