Real Madrid close on agreement to sign Manchester United 16-year-old JJ Gabriel

• Madrid hope to bring in forward during January

• United to consider legal action if they feel rules broken

Real Madrid are closing in on signing JJ Gabriel, though Manchester United will consider legal action if the club believe any rules have been broken.

Madrid have offered the the 16-year-old forward a multi-year contract and, subject to final talks, hope to bring him to the club in January. Gabriel is registered with United’s academy until the end of the season and it is understood the club have yet to be contacted by the player’s camp or Madrid regarding the proposed move.