JJ Gabriel's representatives have discussed first-team playing-time demands with Manchester United before scholarship-contract negotiations, according to an ESPN report carried by BongdaPlus. The report says the player's camp sought at least 20 minutes in specified fixtures. Gabriel turns 16 on October 6, although the source headline still describes him as 15. There is no confirmation that United accepted the requested terms or received a formal transfer offer. The reported discussions concern his development and contract situation, with no completed move or settled agreement announced.