Real Madrid ready to offer ‘XXL package’ to sign 16-year-old Manchester United wonderkid

Real Madrid ready to offer ‘XXL package’ to sign 16-year-old Manchester United wonderkid The future of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been doing the rounds for the past month, with Real Madrid among those interested in signing him. Los Blancos are ready to make a major financial commitment to win the race for the 15-year-old attacking starlet. According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg , Gabriel is expected to receive a Cypriot passport in the near future if everything goes according to plan. The highly rated attacker turns 16 on 6th October, and a free transfer in January is being planned. Real Madrid ready with major package Madrid and Barcelona are described as being very concrete in their pursuit, with both clubs prepared to offer what has been described as an “XXL package” involving salary, bonuses and a signing-on fee. The two Spanish giants are not alone. JJ Gabriel is out in the market shopping for a new club. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Bayern Munich have held fresh talks and remain interested in Gabriel, while French giants PSG are also monitoring the situation. The Cypriot passport development is particularly significant for Madrid. Gabriel’s situation had previously presented considerable complications because British youngsters face restrictions over moving to European Union clubs before turning 18 following Brexit. An EU passport could potentially change the equation and make a move significantly more achievable, although the final legal and registration details will need to be ironed out. Madrid clearly believe Gabriel is special The level of competition tells the whole story. Madrid, Barça , Bayern and PSG do not normally become seriously involved in a battle for a 15-year-old unless they believe his talent is exceptional. Real Madrid are willing to go the extra mile to sign JJ Gabriel. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Gabriel has emerged as one of Manchester United’s most highly regarded academy players. Madrid’s willingness to prepare such a substantial financial package also shows how keen they are on him. That said, this seems to be a calculated gamble from Madrid. There is always a risk attached to investing heavily in somebody this young. Gabriel is still years away from being a proven senior footballer, regardless of his reputation at academy level. Madrid would therefore be paying a premium for potential rather than certainty. However, that is also reflective of the club’s recruitment strategy. If Madrid believe Gabriel belongs among the outstanding talents of his generation, it would make sense for them to sign him. The next few weeks could prove pivotal in deciding Gabriel’s future, and it remains to be seen how Madrid go about making this deal happen.