FC Bayern is staying in touch with JJ Gabriel’s representatives. However, other clubs are currently in the lead in the race for the young attacking talent. A transfer could take place in January.
FC Bayern remains in the running for JJ Gabriel but needs to catch up in the transfer race. According to information from Sky, the Munich club is still in talks with the representatives of the 16-year-old attacking talent. However, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are currently the favorites to sign him.
This means the record champions are still in the running, but as things stand, they don’t hold the best hand. The talks with the player’s side show that Bayern are continuing their efforts despite the strong competition.
What’s new, above all, is the timeline: According to the report, the current plan is for Gabriel to move to a new club as early as January. However, this does not mean a final decision on his future destination has been made. Manchester United, too, has not yet given up hope of keeping the talent in its own academy.
Bayern is courting him with prospects—Spain remains in the lead
The Munich club has been keeping an eye on Gabriel for some time and, according to earlier reports from Sky, has outlined a path for his athletic development. A relatively rapid integration into the professional squad is said to play an important role in this plan. Vincent Kompany is also said to be convinced of the youngster’s potential.
For Bayern, this prospect could be a key selling point. However, they must convince Gabriel and his entourage that Munich would be the better choice compared to the opportunities in Spain.
As early as September, reports had indicated a leaning toward Real Madrid or Barcelona. The new information from Sky now confirms that the two top Spanish clubs remain in the lead. However, there is no mention of a club decision having already been made.
Added to this is the financial aspect. As early as the beginning of October, there were reports of a costly overall package for Gabriel. According to Sky’s information at the time, signing him would cost well over 10 to 15 million euros in total. This sum should be viewed as an overall package and not as a fixed transfer fee.
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The potential January transfer now gives the courtship a more concrete timeframe. At the same time, Manchester United raises another open question: If the club does manage to convince Gabriel to stay after all, the situation could change for all interested parties.
For Bayern, the task therefore remains challenging. Contact with the player has been established, but to actually bring Gabriel to Munich, the club’s officials would have to outbid Real Madrid and Barcelona and also prevail against United’s efforts to keep him.