Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with 16-year-old JJ Gabriel over a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Gabriel is registered with Manchester United's academy until the end of the season but Real Madrid intend to sign him in January.
There is a FIFA loophole that allows European clubs to tie down young players to professional contracts if they have a European passport which Gabriel qualifies for through both parents.
Sky Sports News understands there has been no club-to-club contact over the teenager as of yet.
Sky Sports News reported in October United will consider legal action if a potential move does materialise for the youngster but it is also understood not to be a concern for Gabriel's camp.
The teenager request to leave United in September and has not trained with the club since.
Hihcekmsuy
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let him go other will do better than him see what lacey did yesterday with will never be forgotten
riueiklou
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Carrick is responsible for this young talent departing old trafford.
Litelntz
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hala madrid
Feeaekpsu
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good to escape a rotten man u