Manchester United's 14-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel is being tipped to debut next season and become the club's youngest ever player.
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Gabriel impressed with Under-18s Tipped to make debut next seasonCould become club's youngster ever playerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils are being backed to give Gabriel his first-team debut in a cup competition next season after seeing the youngster star for the Under-18s, according to . The teenager already has a boot deal with Nike and could make history if he does feature as he does not turn 15 until October. David Gaskell currently hold the record as United's youngster ever player after featuring for the Red Devils back in 1956 at the age of 16 years and 19 days.
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Gabriel has already caught the eye at United. He bagged a brace on his debut for the Under-18s in a 13-1 demolition of Leeds United back in April. Amorim has already been willing to give chances to youngster this season, handing exciting talent such as Chido Obi, Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass first-team minutes at Old Trafford.
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The youngster player to feature in the Premier League is Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri. He was just 15 years and 181 days when he featured for the Gunners against Brentford in September 2022.
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In the meantime, Manchester United will aim to end a dismal season on a high. Amorim's side take on Tottenham next in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday in Bilbao.