Real Madrid are pursuing JJ Gabriel, a 16-year-old forward at Manchester United, according to reports from BBC News and The Guardian published on Wednesday. Both outlets identify the player by name and age, and both name Real Madrid as the club seeking to sign him.
BBC News reported that Real Madrid head the list of clubs trying to sign the player. Its headline said Real Madrid are confident of signing him. The summary of that report does not mention a contract offer or a timetable for a move.
The Guardian, whose report was written by Will Unwin and Jamie Jackson, reported that Real Madrid are "closing in on signing JJ Gabriel." It said Madrid have offered the 16-year-old forward a multi-year contract. It also said that, subject to final talks, Madrid hope to bring him to the club in January.
The Guardian also reported that Manchester United will consider legal action if the club believe any rules have been broken. That report does not identify which rules are in question, and it does not say whether United has concluded that any rules were broken.
The two reports differ in emphasis. BBC News described Real Madrid as first among the clubs trying to sign the player, while The Guardian described the talks as close to agreement, with final discussions still to take place. The two accounts are not in conflict, but they describe the state of the negotiations at different points.
Neither the BBC News nor the Guardian summary includes a comment from Real Madrid or Manchester United. Neither report, as summarized, gives a fee, a signing date beyond the January target in The Guardian's account, or any statement from the player or his representatives.
Sources: BBC News: Real Madrid confident of signing Man Utd's Gabriel; The Guardian: Real Madrid close on agreement to sign Manchester United 16-year-old JJ Gabriel.