LEIGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: JJ Gabriel of Manchester United U21 in action during the Premier League 2 match between Manchester United U21 and Leicester City U21 at Leigh Sports Village on August 31, 2026 in Leigh, England.
(Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images)Barcelona sporting director Deco has played down talk of interest in Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel.
The Catalans have been credited with interest in the 15-year-old who is reportedly keen to find a way out of Manchester United.
However, Deco has now said Barcelona aren’t involved in any discussions about his future and insists nothing is going on.
It’s common for certain players to be linked with us,” he said, per Mundo Deportivo“As for his situation, I don’t know what happened.
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LEIGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: JJ Gabriel of Manchester United U21 in action during the Premier League 2 match between Manchester United U21 and Leicester City U21 at Leigh Sports Village on August 31, 2026 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Barcelona sporting director Deco has played down talk of interest in Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel.
The Catalans have been credited with interest in the 15-year-old who is reportedly keen to find a way out of Manchester United.
However, Deco has now said Barcelona aren’t involved in any discussions about his future and insists nothing is going on.
“There’s nothing to say about this boy. It’s common for certain players to be linked with us,” he said, per Mundo Deportivo
“As for his situation, I don’t know what happened. It’s a matter we’re not involved in because, first and foremost, we need to understand all the circumstances before trying to do anything or talking about young players.”
