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JJ Gabriel joined Manchester United in 2022

BySimon StoneManchester United reporter

Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

The 16-year-old is registered to United, but has not been back to the club since walking out in September.

Gabriel, who played against Atletico Madrid on United's pre-season tour, had been expected to become the club's youngest debutant in September's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.