Tag: prodigy

JJ Gabriel: Man Utd prodigy yet to make decision on future amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG | Football News
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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Max Dowman: Arsenal open to loan switch for teenage prodigy in right circumstances
18 September 2026 Off

Max Dowman: Arsenal open to loan switch for teenage prodigy in right circumstances

By Total Football News

Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.

Last season, the 16-year-old set two records, as the youngest player to score in Premier League history and for the Gunners.

However, while he is yet to feature in the English top flight this term, he marked his first appearance of the season with two goals in Arsenal

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Jay Emmanuel-Thomas: From Arsenal football prodigy to drugs smuggler
25 May 2025 Off

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas: From Arsenal football prodigy to drugs smuggler

By Total Football News

His first court hearing in September was told he carried out “extensive research” into flights and directions, including which airports the women had been going to.

David Philips, a senior NCA investigator, said “organised criminals like Emmanuel-Thomas” used persuasion and payment to get people to do their dirty work.

“But the risk of getting caught is very high and it simply isn’t worth it,” he added.

During several court appearances,

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