Romano provided an update on JJ Gabriel on his video channel, stating that Real Madrid and Barcelona are currently vying for his signature, with Real Madrid in the lead.

Everyone is asking about JJ Gabriel. What is his situation at Manchester United? Is there really no hope? Where will he go next?

Romano: Well, as I explained yesterday, first of all, this is a very complex matter with multiple aspects. Because for a talented young player like JJ Gabriel—he was born in October 2008, so he is only 15 years old—you naturally want to keep him, trust him, and watch him grow. In fact, he has been discussed within Manchester United for many years; he is considered one of the most outstanding academy talents in the club's history. So Manchester United absolutely wants to keep him and continue to develop him.

What has happened in recent days still shocks them. On the other hand, this very young player, and his team—and of course his family—are very determined to leave. JJ Gabriel and his team have clearly expressed their desire to leave, which obviously disappoints the club.

Therefore, what Manchester United wants to confirm now is that if there is still a glimmer of hope to continue working with JJ and to turn the situation around and keep him at the club, then both sides need to maintain the right attitude and create a harmonious atmosphere. Manchester United does not want to force anyone. They certainly want to keep this young player; no one wants to let go of this 15-year-old world-class talent. But at the same time, they don't want to force anyone.

Therefore, in the coming days, they will try to communicate with the player's family, agent, and the player himself to try to resolve this issue. Manchester United has not given up; they still hope to keep JJ Gabriel. They know and admit that this will be tricky and not easy. At present, their chances of success are not high, but Manchester United is still trying.

I think this matter will concern the club's core leadership—I'm referring to Ratcliffe, board members, and the head coach. Therefore, everyone at Manchester United will be involved to ensure that whatever happens is handled in the best possible way.

However, the reality is that the player himself wants to leave, wants to terminate his contract, and as I mentioned in yesterday's video, he even refused to train. This speaks volumes about how complex the situation is. Let's put it this way: if he really leaves, which clubs do you think, or based on the information you currently have, would be interested in him?

My current assessment, consistent with what I said yesterday, is that if he eventually leaves, Spain is the most likely next destination for JJ Gabriel. In La Liga, I'm referring to Real Madrid and Barcelona. If you ask me now, Real Madrid is considered the frontrunner to sign JJ Gabriel, but Barcelona has also contacted him.

As for other clubs that have inquired about JJ Gabriel, many other top clubs have also contacted him: Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and some Premier League clubs have all inquired. Until yesterday, there was a narrative in the media that England might be his most likely destination. Why? A year ago, Manchester City almost signed Gabriel, but he ultimately decided to stay at Manchester United. Manchester City was very close to signing him then—not just initial contact and negotiations, but at the last minute he changed his mind and chose to stay.

Therefore, my assessment is that Spain is now the most likely destination. Real Madrid and Barcelona have completely different development paths and plans for this young player, so ultimately, which path is best for him will depend on himself, his family, and his team. But one thing is certain: La Liga is currently the most attractive option for him.

We still need to wait and see how things develop, because as of now, Manchester United has not given up. So we need to keep a close eye on developments, and Real Madrid and Barcelona also need to keep a close eye.

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