Manchester United weighing up legal action against Real Madrid over JJ Gabriel transfer

Manchester United weighing up legal action against Real Madrid over JJ Gabriel transfer According to journalist Tyrone Marshall of Manchester Evening News , Manchester United are weighing up the possibility of taking legal action against Real Madrid over the imminent transfer of JJ Gabriel. The 16-year-old wonderkid has not trained with the Red Devils since September and is on the verge of finalising a move to Real Madrid, with a verbal agreement reportedly in place . Manchester United in the dark over Gabriel developments Amidst all this, the report states that Manchester United are completely in the dark over Gabriel’s situation and the alleged transfer to Real Madrid. The Premier League heavyweights have not received any communication or information from the player’s camp or the Merengues about the deal. Gabriel has not trained with Manchester United since walking out on the club soon after scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League against Sabah. Closing in on Real Madrid transfer. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The teenage wonderkid remains registered to the Red Devils, who have attempted to get in touch with the player and his camp on multiple occasions only to be rebuffed. There have been no contacts between the English starlet and the club since he walked out, while there has been no intimation from Real Madrid about the transfer either. Legal action a possibility As such, Manchester United are considering the possibility of taking legal action against Real Madrid should the move go through as is being reported. Gabriel was part of the first-team pre-season at Manchester United last summer and was in line for an official senior debut. But, the youngster and his camp grew frustrated over the lack of immediate opportunities leading to the decision to walk out. Gabriel walked out of Manchester United in September. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) The young attacker turned 16 years old in October and has since acquired a European Union passport, allowing him to sign for any club outside England without any issue, although the move will be subject to FIFA approval. The likes of Bayern Munich, PSG, and Barcelona had also shown an interest in him, but Real Madrid appear set to win the race . Manchester United will be due a nominal fee of around £100,000 to £300,000 as training compensation, a figure much lower than his market value. As such, the Premier League giants will consider legal action against Real Madrid over Gabriel’s signing as the player still is registered with them.