Man Utd told 'crazy talented' wonderkid can play for them next season

United have another remarkable young talent on their hands (Picture: Getty)

Wes Brown believes there is a good chance Manchester United sensation JJ Gabriel is involved in the first-team next season.

Gabriel only turned 15 in October but has made a huge impression at Under-18 level this season and is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in world football.

The teenager has scored 18 times in 21 appearances across the Under-18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup this term, frequently training with the first-team with growing expectation he will be ready for what would be a record-breaking debut sooner rather than later.

Max Dowman made his competitive debut for Arsenal aged 15 in August with Gabriel eligible to play in the Premier League from next season.

United have already had to fight tooth and nail to keep the versatile forward in Manchester with Barcelona among the host of clubs across Europe eager to lure him away.

Brown, an academy graduate himself who went onto win five Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two Champions Leagues with United, is among those who have watched Gabriel’s rise with increasing excitement.

The former defender has no doubts over Gabriel’s talent, suggesting the only dilemma facing United is at what point in the season they choose to bring him in next term.

Gabriel has made remarkable progress with the Under-18s (Picture: Getty)

Pointing to the impact Lamine Yamal had at Barcelona after making his debut just shy of his 16 th birthday, Brown believes it will happen sooner rather than later for Gabriel.

‘The talent is there. Crazy talent,’ Brown told Metro via BetMGM .

‘It is about timing with JJ Gabriel. For United, it is about getting him in in at the right time where he can do well where he will be appreciated.

‘The best example is with what Barcelona have done with Lamine Yamal. The talent was there, we know that now.

‘If you bring him in too early and it doesn’t work out the door can shut a little bit. Everyone knows how talented you are but the opportunities can become less.

‘What I will say, watching Gabriel is, he is fearless, he is always trying to make something happen. The way he glides past players is unbelievable.