- Real Madrid are close to signing 16-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel after agreeing personal terms.
- The forward requested to leave Old Trafford in September and is expected to complete a move to Spain in January.
- Gabriel has not trained at Carrington since falling out with club hierarchy over his development and first-team exposure.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick previously urged caution over the teenager's welfare and exposure.
- The youngster was named United's Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year last season after scoring over 20 goals for the Under-18 side.
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