Bayern Munich has entered the race to recover JJ Gabriel, the great hope of Manchester United who wishes to leave his training club. The German club resumed discussions with the player’s entourage this week, after initial contacts dating back to May. Now aged 16, Gabriel can join a European Union club thanks to his Irish and Cypriot ties. Vincent Kompany would particularly appreciate his profile and Bayern would hope to convince him by presenting him with a project focused on his development and his prospects for playing time. Real Madrid and PSG are also announced among the interested clubs, while Barça has publicly distanced itself from this matter.
However, a significant obstacle could complicate the operation. According to Sky SportsGabriel’s entourage would demand a seven-figure annual salary, demands that Bayern would not wish to meet. Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have already cooled their interest for the same reason. Manchester United, for their part, refuse to release the young striker from his commitment, which prevents him from joining another English club before next summer. Despite its presence in the official photo of the Red Devils for the 2026-2027 season and its use by Michael Carrick during summer preparation, the trend would remain towards a departure of the young talent.
