Michael Carrick confirmed he is involved in discussions regarding JJ Gabriel's future after the 15-year-old requested to leave Manchester United. The highly-rated forward, who recently scored a hat trick for the Under-19s in his UEFA Youth League debut, was set to join the senior squad but was excluded from the Carabao Cup squad following the transfer request. Carrick emphasized the club must be "really careful" regarding the welfare and exposure of younger players.

Sources indicate Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring the situation, with Gabriel eligible to sign scholarship forms after his October 6th birthday. His Irish passport allows him to move to a European side, though United aims to retain the talented forward.