JJ Gabriel rejects transfer as Man United ace left with just one club willing to pay £8.5m

Real Madrid is the only club willing to pay £8.5m for the 16-year-old academy prospect, who has rejected PSG and wants to move to Spain.

Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has rejected Paris Saint-Germain's proposal and reaffirmed his desire to play in Spain. The 16-year-old's future at Old Trafford has been uncertain since United received a request to cancel his academy registration last month, which the club rejected.

According to Spanish publication Sport, Real Madrid are currently the only club willing to pay around £8.5 million to secure Gabriel's services on a three-year contract. Barcelona have distanced themselves from the move, with sporting director Deco saying the club is not interested in players in Gabriel's situation. Bayern Munich has also been ruled out.

Gabriel, who was named U18 Premier League player of the season after scoring 23 goals last term, can sign for a European club as he holds an EU passport through his father Joe O'Cearuill, a former Republic of Ireland international, and his mother's Cypriot heritage. He has been training away from Carrington while attempting to resolve his future.