Tag: Gabriel

7 October 2026 Off

JJ Gabriel: Man Utd prodigy yet to make decision on future amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG | Football News

By Total Football News

JJ Gabriel and his family are yet to make a decision on his future but it is increasingly likely his next club will be in Europe.

Real Madrid and Barcelona retain a strong interest, while Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich continue to keep a close eye on his situation.

Gabriel turned 16 on Tuesday, which is the age at which European clubs are allowed to sign him to a professional

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25 September 2026 Off

JJ Gabriel: Manchester United case at heart of academy transfer market

By Total Football News

“It’s crazy when you think about it,” says Ryan Cardwell, former youth scout at Liverpool and Southampton.

“In what other kind of world would 15 and 16-year-olds be spoken about in the media like this?”

This summer alone, all six of the Premier League’s wealthiest clubs either signed a highly-rated academy player from another, or lost a youngster to a direct rival.

“It is such a competitive market,” Cardwell explains.

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16 September 2026 Off

Man Utd: JJ Gabriel wants to leave – what happens now?

By Total Football News

Gabriel is not the first young player to find himself at odds with his club over their future direction.

Jadon Sancho was 17 when he stopped training at City to force through a £10m move to Borussia Dortmund in the belief that he would play more often in Germany than under Pep Guardiola.

Morgan Rogers was Barry’s team-mate in the West Brom side that reached the FA Youth Cup semi-final

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3 September 2026 Off

Gabriel Martinelli: Brazil forward leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60m deal

By Total Football News

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m.

The deal, which is worth a guaranteed £60m and includes a sell-on fee, ends the Brazil international’s seven-year stay in north London.

Martinelli, 25, has signed a four-year deal with Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

He joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 and had

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31 August 2026 Off

Arsenal agree £55.7m club-record Gabriel Martinelli sale to Al Hilal with deal also agreed in principle with Barcelona for Gabriel Jesus | Football News

By Total Football News

Arsenal have agreed a club-record £55.7m fee with Al Hilal to sell Gabriel Martinelli, with a deal also agreed in principle for fellow Brazilian Gabriel Jesus to depart for Barcelona.

Martinelli has now been granted permission to have a medical with the Saudi Pro League club and is set to become the biggest sale in Arsenal’s history.

His move to Al Hilal will surpass the £40m Arsenal received from Liverpool

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30 August 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus close to joining Barcelona

By Total Football News

Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth £8.6m (10m euros).

A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday’s deadline.

Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, but the 29-year-old is set to join last season’s Spanish league champions

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24 August 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Al-Hilal open talks to sign Gabriel Martinelli

By Total Football News

Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli.

The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans.

Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a €45m (£38.54m)

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