From the Guardian · · 50s
Manchester United Risk Losing JJ Gabriel
Manchester United may lose 16-year-old JJ Gabriel for £350,000 after offer to stay falls through.
In brief
Manchester United may lose 16-year-old JJ Gabriel for £350,000 after offer to stay falls through. Manchester United risk losing 16-year-old JJ Gabriel to European rivals for £350,000 after his scholarship deal expires. Originally reported by the Guardian.
JJ Gabriel's scholarship offer
Manchester United made JJ Gabriel an official scholarship contract offer but risk losing the 16-year-old prodigy for £350,000.
Gabriel's registration request
Gabriel asked to cancel his registration last month, triggering a scramble among Europe’s elite clubs for his signature.
Premier League rules apply
Under Premier League youth rules, Gabriel could leave for a rival for nothing in January if United had not offered him a formal scholarship.
Compensation tribunal risk
Any Premier League club must negotiate a fee directly with United or face compensation set by a Professional Football Compensation Committee tribunal.
Here's the gist
Manchester United risk losing 16-year-old JJ Gabriel to European rivals for £350,000 after his scholarship deal expires.
