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Manchester United have raided some of Europe’s biggest clubs to strengthen their academy over the last few years.

In 2020, United signed Marc Jurado, Alejandro Garnacho, and Alvaro Carreras from Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid respectively. More recently, they convinced Arsenal pair Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven to move to Manchester.

The Red Devils’ efforts to sign the best up-and-coming talents have further intensified after Ineos took control of football operations at Old Trafford. However, a European powerhouse is now looking to snatch a Carrington jewel from their grasp.

According to Fichajes, Real Madrid have set their sights on JJ Gabriel, who has been given the nickname ‘Kid Messi’ due to his mesmerising manipulation of the ball.

At just 15 years of age, Gabriel is setting the stage alight with his performances for the U18s, having been involved in 11 goals in nine appearances so far.

It is claimed Real have identified the gifted forward as one of the future stars of football.

Further, there is a belief in the Spanish capital that Los Blancos could provide the young sensation an ideal environment to develop and eventually break into the first team at Santiago Bernabeu.

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