Decision in days: Update as Barcelona show strong interest in signing Man United attacker

The truth is, however, that he’s been in the spotlight since going viral on YouTube when he wowed viewers with his skills when he was still just nine years old.

With football clubs now under pressure to adhere to strict Financial Fair Play rules, it’s vital for them to find the best young players wherever and whenever they can, and Gabriel seems to fit the bill.

It might seem bizarre to see so much fuss over someone who has achieved nothing in the game so far, but that’s the changing nature of the transfer market.

It’s now worth investing in top young talents, either with the view of strengthening the first-team for the future, or with the aim of selling at a significant profit at some point later on in their careers.