Manchester United fight to keep JJ Gabriel
Transfer gossip says JJ Gabriel could leave United, with Chelsea leading in England and Real Madrid frontrunners abroad. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also linked.
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City's 'unbelievable' display in the derby has been overshadowed by controversy over the goal, speaking before their Carabao Cup tie with Norwich.
Michael Carrick says Carlos Baleba should rejoin the group next week after an ankle injury. The £70m signing will miss Brighton and Fulham, but a United debut after the break is now likely.
United are reportedly making no plans to keep Luke Shaw beyond his current deal, with 'no indication' he will still be at Old Trafford at the start of 2027-28.
Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for JJ Gabriel after the 15-year-old asked to leave United. Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also said to be in the running.
Wayne Rooney says United made a transfer 'mistake' by overloading midfield and neglecting attack and full-back. He adds Michael Carrick is missing an Amad-type ball carrier like Iliman Ndiaye.
Italian reports link Antonio Conte with United and say he is 'waiting by the phone', but INEOS have total faith in Michael Carrick despite a poor start and have no plans to sack him.
JJ Gabriel, 15, has asked to leave United days after a hat-trick on his Uefa Youth League debut. He was expected to make his senior competitive debut against Brighton, and United still hope to keep him.
United are tipped to make 10 changes against Brighton, with Karl Darlow set for his debut and Mason Mount and Andrey Santos reunited in midfield. Marcus Rashford is the likeliest starter to keep his place.
Fabrizio Romano says JJ Gabriel wants a contract termination and is no longer training with United. United are still trying to keep him, but their chances of a U-turn are rated at under 50%.
United explored a deadline-day loan for Rayan Ait-Nouri after being offered the chance, but rejected Manchester City's obligation-to-buy demand as he was only seen as a short-term left-back fix.
United are reportedly maintaining interest in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite as part of a defensive revamp, with Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw tipped to leave.
United are reportedly ready to revisit Pierre Kalulu in January as they seek a centre-back upgrade, but Juventus want to keep him and would demand a particularly high offer.
Barcelona have made a firm pitch for JJ Gabriel after the United teenager stopped training and sought a new club. His Irish passport could allow an overseas move from age 16.
Former United left-back Tyrell Malacia, now a free agent after injuries and no new deal, is training on trial with FC Cincinnati in the United States.
Paul Scholes says the 'jury is still out' on United goalkeeper Senne Lammens, despite his promising first season and Sir Alex Ferguson's early praise.
United’s Carabao Cup tie with Brighton has become important for momentum. Michael Carrick wants 'that feeling' of winning, with defeat risking deeper unease after an inconsistent start.
The piece argues JJ Gabriel's pathway at United is not the issue, pointing to Max Dowman's managed rise at Arsenal and suggesting Gabriel's first-team chance was nearing.
United have reportedly identified Endrick as a potential January replacement for Joshua Zirkzee. The report also says a move could deepen concerns over JJ Gabriel's pathway.
Michael Carrick wants United to use derby frustration as fuel against Brighton after Pro Ref admitted an 'error of judgement' over Erling Haaland's winner in the 1-0 defeat to City.
