Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel has reached a verbal agreement to sign for Real Madrid as he moves closer to departing the English club.
The 16-year-old remains registered with United but has been training individually in Spain after walking out on the club and relocating alongside his family.
Although a verbal agreement is in place between Gabriel, his representatives and Real Madrid, no contract has been signed yet and no club-to-club discussions have taken place.
Speaking after a training session in Spain on Friday, Gabriel said: "My dream is to win a Ballon d'Or."
United would be entitled to compensation if Gabriel departs, though the fee will be lower if he signs for a team outside the Premier League. The teenager has already secured a European Union passport, which is expected to facilitate a transfer to an overseas side.
Gabriel previously scored a hat-trick on his Uefa Youth League debut and was voted the Premier League's Under-18 player of the season last term, despite being 14 years old when that campaign began.
