Overview

• The widely shared clip, posted by Rising Ballers, shows Gabriel using a tennis ball for wall passes and keepy-ups that highlight close control with both feet.
• Gabriel is playing for Manchester United’s under-18s this season after beginning the campaign at 14, reflecting a rapid rise through the academy.
• The Peoples Person reports he signed a new deal in the summer to deter European suitors, though this has not been independently corroborated.
• Football365 notes Arsenal are aware of the player but describes talk of a move as premature despite social-media hype around the video.
• The Sun reports a Nike sponsorship and even a future Old Trafford box offer, while rules mean the earliest a professional deal could be agreed is in 2027 when he turns 17.