Have you ever heard of JJ Gabriel? No? Understandable.Few football fans know much about the 15-year-old prospect who has only just begun writing his story. Manchester United fans and scouts across Europe already know all about him, and soon, the whole football world may get to know him.BETTING GUIDE: Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionWhy? Because he caused an earthquake at Old Trafford.According to Sky Sports, the boy who bagged a hat-trick against Sabah in the UEFA Youth League a few days ago, has scored two goals in the Premier League 2 so far, and netted 20 times for the Red Devils' U18 team (despite being only 15) has requested the cancellation of his registration!Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, sources have told ESPN.Gabriel, 15, has formally stated his intention to leave Old Trafford with immediate effect. Sources have told ESPN that club bosses are not clear on Gabriel's reasons and are surprised by… pic.twitter.com/tDd0MEKiNV— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 15, 2026 In other words, Gabriel wants to leave Man United after spending the past four years at the club, and several European giants – including Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid – are already lining up to enter the race for his signature.It is unclear what prompted Gabriel to make such a decision, as Michael Carrick has recently praised him and even wanted to include him in the squad for tonight's EFL Cup clash against Brighton (22.00).Either way, the youngster who has also spent some time in the academies of Arsenal, Chelsea, and West Ham, has taken a controversial step, and if he eventually gets his way, European powerhouses will go to war to win him over, while Man United will suffer another massive defeat, this time off the pitch.EFL CUPRound 3TuesdayPeterborough – Barnsley 7-6 on penalties (3-3)/Leonard 19, Ormerod 27, 88 – McGeehan 1, Cleary 40, 74/West Ham – Fulham 2-3 (2-2)/Morato 16, Felipe 45+2 – Muniz 13, Palacios 37, Bobb 78/Ipswich – Arsenal 2-4 (0-2)/Mehmeti 62, Akpom 90+1 – Dowman 7, 47, Madueke 16, Merino 58/Liverpool – Tottenham 3-1 (1-0)/Mac Allister 21, Gakpo 54, Szoboszlai 90+1 – Gallagher 69/Reading – Brentford 1-2 (0-2)/O'Connor 72 – Wilson 3, Carvalho 45+1/Wednesday21.45: (1.58) Everton (3.70) Wolverhampton (5.60)21.45: (5.40) Fleetwood (3.70) Sheffield Utd (1.60)22.00: (2.90) Coventry (3.40) Aston Villa (2.25)22.00: (1.83) Man.Utd. (3.60) Brighton (3.90)Thursday21.30: (1.12) Man.City (8.00) Norwich (16.0)***odds are subject to change***
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