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Papers: Man Utd fearful of Man City swoop for JJ Gabriel

Manchester United are apprehensive that 15-year-old talent JJ Gabriel could defect to crosstown rivals Manchester City, having formally requested an exit from Old Trafford. The sought-after teenager is also on the radar of continental heavyweight Real Madrid, who stand poised to pounce on his departure.

Elsewhere in the youth ranks, Arsenal are monitoring Rio Ngumoha should contract renewal talks stall with Liverpool.

Manchester United are additionally monitoring Real Madrid prospect Endrick for a potential winter window transfer and have revived their pursuit of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is reportedly annoyed with Pierre Sage following his choice to bench Jaydee Canvot after merely four fixtures, though the club has agreed terms on an improved deal for Dean Henderson to fend off Nottingham Forest and make him Palace's top earner.

In continental and Scottish circles, ex-Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho is attracting elite attention following strong displays for Bursaspor, while have initiated renewal discussions with Raphinha alongside compiling an ambitious forward shortlist featuring Harry , Erling , Julian Alvarez, and Nick Woltemade.