The JJ Gabriel file continues to agitate England. The 15-year-old Manchester United talent is said to have recently been training in Castelldefels, near Barcelona, with a personal trainer in order to maintain his fitness. According to information relayed by Sporthe is also said to have consulted several local performance specialists, while sometimes bringing in a trusted coach from England. A presence in Catalonia which immediately revives speculation around a possible future at FC Barcelona, while Gabriel has not been attending Manchester United training for around two weeks.
Barça are regularly presented in England as one of the main suitors for the young winger, also followed by Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich. The Catalan club, however, publicly denied its interest through Deco. The situation could change from October 6, the date of Gabriel’s 16th birthday, while Manchester United until then have more possibilities to retain him. His entourage is also scrutinized, in particular his relationship with the agent Ali Barat, well known to several major European clubs.