Manchester United have made JJ Gabriel a new scholarship contract offer, but reports say the club still faces a serious risk of losing the 16-year-old forward for a very small fee. Multiple outlets cite figures below £1 million, with one report putting the potential exit compensation as low as £350,000.
The situation follows an earlier shock from the player: he asks for his registration to be cancelled, which triggers heightened interest from clubs across Europe. While United’s latest offer is intended to keep him, the reporting suggests the timing ahead of the winter transfer window and the existing compensation arrangements could still enable a transfer to a European rival at a reduced cost.
Outlets differ mainly on the exact estimate of the possible compensation amount, ranging from £350,000 to under £1 million. All accounts, however, describe United’s attempt to reconcile the dispute by offering a new deal as they seek to prevent his departure.
