Manchester United face JJ Gabriel fight amid Sesko concern

Leny Yoro, signed for €62m in 2024, is reportedly fighting to save his Manchester United future in a round-up otherwise led by Arsenal contract news.
Lewis Hall called it 'a no-brainer' to stay at Newcastle United despite Manchester United interest, saying he loves the club and bought into Matthias Jaissle's ambitions.
Wayne Rooney said Michael Carrick wanted more from INEOS in the summer and has been left with a 'weak' Manchester United squad after a poor start left them 12th.
Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt questioned Benjamin Sesko's shin injury after his latest setback, while also criticising Manchester United for lacking another reliable No 9.
JJ Gabriel reportedly wants to leave Manchester United over the club's decline and to 'learn from the best', with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester City linked.
Manchester United are tracking Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub as they try to manage JJ Gabriel's situation, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona, PSG and Monaco also interested.
Nicky Butt said Michael Carrick is hurting Matheus Cunha by using him as a No 9, insisting Manchester United lack a reliable centre-forward beyond the injured Benjamin Sesko.
Manchester United have two weeks to convince JJ Gabriel to stay. INEOS will not rip up his registration, with Barcelona and Real Madrid already in talks before he turns 16 on 6 October.
Manchester United's five points from five games match their joint-worst Premier League start. The only previous time, in 2014-15 under Louis van Gaal, they still finished fourth.
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch 15-year-old Valerenga attacker Gabriel Rajkovic, the record-breaking Norwegian prodigy also attracting interest from Barcelona.
Without the VAR error identified by the Key Match Incidents Panel, Manchester United would be 11th on six points, not 12th on five, after Erling Haaland's derby winner was judged one that should have been disallowed. Livescore
Youri Tielemans has been involved but mixed, Andrey Santos has barely played, Carlos Baleba is yet to feature after injury, and Karl Darlow's only outing came in Manchester United's cup loss to Brighton.
Wayne Rooney said Manchester United have 'done absolutely everything' to keep JJ Gabriel, but those close to the 15-year-old knew his planned move to Spain was coming.
Bryan Mbeumo is Manchester United's only player in the Premier League top 10 for speed, ranked fifth at 33.37km/h, amid criticism of the side's running stats.
JJ Gabriel has decided he wants a move to Spain, leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid as the realistic options after the Manchester United youngster informed the club he wants to go.
Manchester United are selling 2.8-inch cubes of Old Trafford turf for £125, a move framed as another money-making scheme amid long-running criticism of the club's commercial focus.
Manchester United's overall debt remains above £1bn despite record £677.6m revenue and a £22.6m operating profit, while £63.5m has been spent on land for a new stadium.
Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has made a 'nightmare' start at Napoli, with just two goals and limited service after his £37.7m permanent move.
Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol backed Benjamin Sesko after Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt criticised his shin injury, saying the Manchester United striker should ignore the pressure and trust his quality.
Harry Amass is seeking another agent change after a failed summer exit. With Michael Carrick overlooking him when Luke Shaw was out, a January move now looks increasingly likely.
Reports claim Manchester United have made initial contact with Antonio Conte as Michael Carrick faces pressure after five points from five games, though another source denies any approach.
Manchester United are only willing to offer Luke Shaw a short-term extension and are planning a January move for a younger left-back, with Tyrick Mitchell under consideration.
Benjamin Sesko apologised for missing Slovenia duty with his shin injury and said recovery is his priority. Manchester United hope he can return against Tottenham Hotspur on 10 October.
Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell before January, with his contract entering its final year and Liverpool and Chelsea also tracking him.