Gabriel was ineligible for the first-team tie against Sabah as he was not put in United's A-list. Instead he played against the Azerbaijani side in the UEFA Youth League that day instead and scored a hat-trick. When Gabriel turns 16 - on October 6 - he would automatically be added to the club's B-list and would be eligible for matchday squads going forward - but Gabriel's family will believe that was the opportune moment for him to be involved in first-team action. Gabriel has not trained with United since. Club sources believe the tension between the two camps stem from Gabriel's family wanting to chase historical records and United wanting to protect his long-term development. To this point, no club-to-club contact has been made regarding the availability of JJ Gabriel. Sky Sports News has been told if a European club tries to lure him away through a FIFA loophole, United will consider legal action. It is presumed from the club's perspective that the change in attitude from Gabriel's family around the Sabah game revolves around promises made from elsewhere - whether from another European club or potential representation acting on Gabriel and his family's behalf. For now the teenager remains a Manchester United player and despite the fractured relationship, those at the club still believe they are the best place for Gabriel and his individual development.   submitted by   /u/ChiefLeef22 [link]   [comments]