Manchester United risk losing JJ Gabriel for just £350,000

Manchester United have offered teenage forward JJ Gabriel an official scholarship contract, but still face the possibility of losing him for only £350,000. The situation puts pressure on the club to secure the youngster’s future, with the proposed fee far below the level usually associated with a highly rated academy prospect.

Tottenham’s Xavi Simons is preparing to study business at Harvard University after being accepted while recovering from a knee injury. At Aston Villa, sources believe Alejandro Garnacho is starting to improve following a difficult beginning in the Midlands. Spurs are also negotiating a new deal for Luca Williams-Barnett, who is being watched by Chelsea and Manchester United.

Scott McTominay, described as a thriving Manchester United reject, is reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho has allegedly failed to end tensions inside Madrid’s dressing room after details of an altercation emerged. MLS commissioner Don Garber says the league would welcome England captain Harry Kane, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother says she cried when he left Portugal duty through the back door.

ColdMath take

Manchester United need to resolve Gabriel’s contract situation quickly, while Tottenham face decisions over Simons’ recovery and Williams-Barnett’s future. Garnacho’s reported progress could also strengthen Villa’s confidence in his adaptation.