FC Bayern remains in the running for JJ Gabriel. New talks have taken place—but competition from Spain is fierce, and the deal would be expensive.
FC Bayern is continuing its efforts to sign JJ Gabriel. According to information from Sky, there have been renewed talks between the Munich club and representatives of the English prodigy. However, the German record champion has not yet made a concrete offer.
Gabriel is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe. The 16-year-old attacking player comes from Manchester United’s academy and has been courted by several top European clubs for months.
Bayern had already intensified contact with the player’s side recently. In Munich, the club is said to have laid out a clear athletic path for the youngster. According to this plan, Gabriel could be integrated into the professional squad relatively quickly, rather than spending several years in the youth system first.
Gabriel would cost Bayern well over ten million euros.
Financially, however, signing him would be anything but cheap. According to Sky, the total package for Gabriel would amount to significantly more than 10 to 15 million euros. In addition to potential transfer fees or compensation payments, this figure is likely to include salary, agent fees, and other payments related to the transfer.
Reports had already surfaced in recent weeks that the player’s camp is making high financial demands. For Bayern, this raises the question of how far they are willing to go for a player who, despite his extraordinary talent, is still very much at the beginning of his professional career.
Added to this is the high-profile competition. According to new information from Sky, Gabriel is currently leaning toward a move to Spain. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are reportedly the favorites to sign him.
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As early as late September, it had become apparent that the two top Spanish clubs had a particularly strong hand in the race for Gabriel. Even then, it was reported that the youngster and his entourage viewed a move to Spain as particularly appealing.
Bayern has not completely ruled out the transfer, however. The fact that talks with Gabriel’s representatives have taken place again shows that the record champions are still courting the attacking player.
Sporting director Christoph Freund had already publicly described Gabriel as an “exceptional talent.” Vincent Kompany is also said to be convinced of the youngster’s potential.
Nevertheless, the situation remains difficult for Bayern: No offer has been made yet, the overall package would be costly, and with Real Madrid and Barcelona, two heavyweights appear to be in the lead. But the Munich club is staying in the game—and continues to try to convince Gabriel to make the move to Säbener Straße.