{"id":327749,"date":"2026-05-02T04:38:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=327749"},"modified":"2026-05-02T04:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:08:53","slug":"man-utd-told-15-year-old-crazy-talent-can-play-for-them-next-season-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/man-utd-told-15-year-old-crazy-talent-can-play-for-them-next-season-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd told 15-year-old ‘crazy talent’ can play for them next season | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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United have one other remarkable young talent on their hands (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wes Brown believes there’s a great probability Manchester United sensation JJ Gabriel is involved within the first-team next season.<\/p>\n

Gabriel only turned 15 in October but has made an enormous impression at Under-18 level this season and is considered probably the most exciting prospects in world football.<\/p>\n

The teenager has scored 25 times in 27 appearances across the Under-18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup this term, regularly training with the first-team with growing expectation he can be ready for what could be a record-breaking debut sooner somewhat than later.<\/p>\n

Max Dowman made his competitive debut for Arsenal aged 15 in August with Gabriel eligible to play within the Premier League from next season.<\/p>\n

United have already needed to fight tooth and nail to maintain the versatile forward in Manchester with Barcelona among the many host of clubs across Europe desirous to lure him away.<\/p>\n

Brown, an academy graduate himself who went onto win five Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two Champions Leagues with United, is amongst those that have watched Gabriel\u2019s rise with increasing excitement.<\/p>\n

The previous defender has no doubts over Gabriel\u2019s talent, suggesting the one dilemma facing United is at what point within the season they decide to bring him in next term.<\/p>\n

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Gabriel has made remarkable progress with the Under-18s (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pointing to the impact Lamine Yamal had at Barcelona after making his debut just shy of his 16th<\/sup> birthday, Brown believes it can occur sooner somewhat than later for Gabriel.<\/p>\n

\u2018The talent is there. Crazy talent,\u2019 Brown told Metro<\/strong>\u00a0via\u00a0BetMGM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018It’s about timing with JJ Gabriel. For United, it’s about getting him in in at the appropriate time where he can do well where he can be appreciated.<\/p>\n

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Gabriel is taken into account to be essentially the most exceptional young talent to progress through United\u2019s youth ranks in recent times and across the sport at youth level, is considered one of the best player within the country born in 2010.<\/p>\n

Along with those Neymar comparisons, his ability to effortlessly take the ball on the turn has seen him likened to Phil Foden, who progressed through the youth academy over the best way at Manchester City.<\/p>\n

Football is plagued by stories of unique talents failing to make the step as much as men\u2019s football. Angel Gomes, who currently holds the record of United\u2019s youngest player in history, has carved out a superb profession for himself in France having also been recognised at international level, but made just 10 more appearances for United after his debut. United\u2019s next youngest debutant Shola Shoretire is currently playing for Dutch club Zwolle, on loan from Greek outfit PAOK.<\/p>\n

The situation with Gabriel feels different though and United\u2019s biggest problem will look like keeping holding of him. Barcelona\u2019s interest is well-documented and the teenager holds an Irish passport through his dad, former Republic of Ireland intranational Joe O\u2019Cearuill, meaning any move abroad could be freed from any Brexit red tape. <\/p>\n

United can be counting the times until he’s eligible to sign his first skilled contract at 17.<\/p>\n

Tony Mogan, live sports editor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018The most effective example is with what Barcelona have done with Lamine Yamal. The talent was there, we all know that now.<\/p>\n

\u2018When you bring him in too early and it doesn\u2019t work out the door can shut a bit of bit. Everyone knows how talented you’re however the opportunities can turn out to be less.<\/p>\n

\u2018What I’ll say, watching Gabriel is, he’s fearless, he’s all the time attempting to make something occur. The way in which he glides past players is unbelievable.<\/p>\n

\u2018Next season he will certainly be within the conversation but it can be about timing. Not to place him under pressure and telling him \u201cwe want you\u201d since you don\u2019t need that at that kind of age.<\/p>\n

\u2018He just must enjoy his football and when his opportunities comes, enjoy it. But it can occur for him.\u2019<\/p>\n

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