Oasis issue warning to fans after 2027 tour sells out in ‘shambles’ sale

The Gallagher brothers will play 42 shows in stadiums across the world in 2027 (Picture: Laura Antonelli/AGF/Shutterstock)

Oasis has issued a reminder for fans to be ‘vigilant’ following ticket sales for their 2027 tour, with all shows officially sold out.

Over the weekend, fans who registered ahead of the sales and received a unique, non-transferable code were assigned one of nine on-sale windows to manage traffic and reduce waiting times.

It’s fair to say the process was anything but stress-free, though, as many raged over ticket prices, which started at £170.50, and after encountering technical difficulties on Ticketmaster.

Nevertheless, the 42 shows sold out in their entirety, so all Liam Gallagher, 54, and brother Noel Gallagher, 59, have to do now is remain civil enough to ensure the tour goes ahead.

Kicking off in May in Glasgow, the Oasis Live ’27 dates will then cover Manchester, Munich, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Boston, Las Vegas, Slane Castle, and finally Knebworth, wrapping up on September 26.

It’s been confirmed that ‘no further shows will be added to this tour’ by Oasis and their team.

Tickets for Oasis Live ‘27 have now sold out.
See you in 2027! pic.twitter.com/Gv2p9fKbcI

— Oasis (@oasis) September 27, 2026

Following confirmation that the band’s gigs are sold out, they issued a warning to those unsuccessful in securing tickets.

‘All tickets for Oasis’ eagerly anticipated Oasis Live ‘27 tour sold out over the weekend during three days of on-sale windows,’ a press release announced on Sunday evening after three days of buying.

‘Fans are now reminded to remain vigilant and avoid scams selling tickets on social media. These tickets will be fake and invalid.

‘Tickets currently seen on secondary websites are also liable to be cancelled.’

They stated that ‘resale tickets will only be available via Ticketmaster and Twickets, at the price originally paid, nearer to the tour dates’.

Famously feuding siblings Liam and Noel also took to X with their own post, writing on the Oasis page: ‘Tickets for Oasis Live ‘27 have now sold out. See you in 2027!’

And Liam himself wrote in his usual humorous style: ‘That’s all folks we have officially sold out no more tickets left congratulations to everyone who got a ticket and to the people who didn’t sneak in f**K it yolo LG x’

Liam and Noel have confirmed that all their upcoming concerts have sold out (Picture: Canadian Press/Shutterstock)

As expected, countless fans were disappointed not to have been successful in the sales, with @leonlfc calling the system – which did not have a general sale or any other public presales outside of the process – a ‘shambles’.

@DianaUpton20633 argued that the ‘cost of tickets ruined it for proper fans’, while @anoyingdevils raged that it was ‘shocking’ how they ‘never even got a code’.

Meanwhile, @laurathomas141 demanded to know what the band is ‘going to do’ about the extortionate cost of resale tickets already being advertised on various platforms, with some exceeding £1,400, but still with the danger of enticing the right person who wants them badly enough.

‘These should be cancelled simple as’, @liamjdbutler said of the resold tickets.

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@Madferit31_ has already predicted a ‘stressful fight for resale’ after failing to bag tickets this weekend, with @jordanc5991 calling the sales ‘brutal’.

Throughout the weekend, Liam, who is no stranger at all to an online clap-back, has been bantering with fans trying to secure a spot in the stadiums while also hitting out at critics of the pricing system.

On Friday, he instructed people to ‘stop moaning’ about the pricing, stating simply, ‘Don’t buy them’ if they had complaints.

Still, he was all for fans grabbing tickets to attend multiple shows where possible, with one user joking: ‘so you want all our money huh’.

Oasis will wrap up their Live ’27 tour at Knebworth in September (Picture: ZumaPress.com/MEGA)

Full list of Oasis 2027 tour dates

• May 21 Glasgow, Celtic Park
• May 23 Glasgow, Celtic Park
• May 25 Glasgow, Celtic Park
• May 28 Glasgow, Celtic Park
• May 29 Glasgow, Celtic Park
• June 4 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 6 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 8 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 11 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 12 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 15 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 18 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 19 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 22 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 25 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• June 26 Manchester, Etihad Stadium
• July 2 Munich, Allianz Arena
• July 3 Munich, Allianz Arena
• July 6 Munich, Allianz Arena 
• July 10 Barcelona, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
• July 11 Barcelona, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
• July 16 Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenA
• July 17 Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenA
• July 20 Paris, Stade de France
• July 23 Paris, Stade de France
• July 26 Rome, Stadio Olimpico
• July 29 Rome, Stadio Olimpico
• July 30 Rome, Stadio Olimpico
• August 10 Boston, Gillette Stadium
• August 13 Boston, Gillette Stadium
• August 14 Boston, Gillette Stadium
• August 20 Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium
• August 21 Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium
• August 24 Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium
• September 4 Slane Castle, Ireland
• September 5 Slane Castle, Ireland
• September 11 Knebworth, UK
• September 12 Knebworth, UK
• September 18 Knebworth, UK
• September 19 Knebworth, UK
• September 25 Knebworth, UK
• September 26 Knebworth, UK

He wrote back cheekily: ‘What else you gonna spend it on’.

In 2025, having announced that the ‘guns had fallen silent’ and they were reuniting after splitting in 2009, Liam and Noel hit the road.

Their Oasis Live ‘25 tour became an instant phenomenon from the moment they walked out in Cardiff holding hands, and what followed were months of unprecedented levels of euphoria and – for the first time in over a decade – unity and togetherness.

More than 10 million fans attempted to buy tickets from 158 countries, with an estimated £1billion generated for the UK economy alone as a result.

Speaking recently about the decision to tour again, Noel explained on Talksport: ‘It was after about the second Wembley show.

‘Nobody really knew what was going to happen at the (time). Well, you can see it on the documentary, but nobody really knew how it was going to go.

‘We did Cardiff and Manchester, and then by the time we got to Wembley, somebody said, “Well, you know,” and it was decided we were going to do it, and it was all set in motion then.’

Alas, both brothers have denied that they’ll be adding new music to the set list, and while Liam has hinted that 2027 ‘could be the last time’ they play live together, Noel gave a marginally more hopeful answer of, ‘I don’t know’ when probed on whether the band will continue into the future.

Besides, while festival bosses shut down the rumours this time, there’s still every chance they’ll headline Glastonbury again…

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Debbie’s decline intensifies in Coronation Street and hearts will shatter

We’re not crying, you’re crying (Picture: ITV)

Please don’t say it’s the end of Debbie Webster’s (Sue Devaney) story in Coronation Street. We’re not ready.

The beautifully tragic genius of Debbie’s vascular dementia storyline is that it could run for a long time.

Debbie was diagnosed with the life-changing illness last year. On average, a person lives about 3 to 5 years after a vascular dementia diagnosis, though some people can live up to ten years with the disease.

The no-nonsense mistress of the Chariot Square Hotel lives her life as a series of ups and downs right now. The downs have gotten a lot worse and more frequent since suffered a stint in prison thanks to her sleazy son Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard).

He caused the Corriedale crash that Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) died in, and gaslit his poor mum into taking the blame. Not to mention all the other countless headaches Carl’s selfish behaviour has caused his mum.

There’s been ups too. Like her fairytale, very Debbie wedding to Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan), and the constant support of her badass menopausal girl squad, Debbie’s angels.

Sadly, Debbie’s decline is getting very noticeable now with her memory lapses and bouts of confusion becoming more and more regular. The slightest shock or disruption to her routine can trigger an episode or push her over the edge.

Unfortunately for Debs, she lives on Coronation Street, where shocks and disruptions happen at least three times on average before the ad break.

This week’s Corrie has seen Debbie tangled up in the mysterious attack on Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley).

Eva suffered a nasty fall (Picture: ITV)

The Rovers’ Return diva was alone in the pub after closing up for the night when suddenly she heard a noise and came downstairs to investigate.

The last person she expected to find was a spiralling Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan), who had misplaced his phone and was desperate to find it. In a panic, the troubled teen pushed past Eva, sending her flying down the cellar steps.

In the aftermath, it was a disorientated Debbie who found Eva in the pub while searching for Carl. She’s horrified to discover the landlady unconscious, tries to get help but quicky becomes confused.

Upon discovering Eva after the attack, Debbie became confused (Picture: ITV)

It wasn’t until Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) found Eva that 999 was finally called. As Ronnie tells Debbie there’s an ambulance outside the pub, she suddenly remembers in horror that she saw Eva. Another troubling sign of Debbie’s decline.

Sadly, the attack isn’t the only thing set to push Debbie further over the edge, in next week’s trip to Coronation Street.

As Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) sits at Eva’s hospital bedside, after she was attacked and left for dead, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) has questions Debbie and Carl about Eva’s injuries. Carl describes how he helped Eva to clear up because she wasn’t feeling well and then returned home.

However, later, when Debbie asserts that she’s going to buy Eva some flowers, Carl pulls out his wallet stuffed full of cash. Ronnie and Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) suspect he might have robbed the pub and accidentally pushed Eva down the stairs. Will Debbie have faith in her son?

Here’s hoping for Carl’s sake, as the police soon arrive on his door step and take in the Worst Webster for questioning over the attack on Eva.

The police suspect Carl of attacking Eva (Picture: ITV)

Still protesting his innocence, Carl tries to talk to Debbie about what’s happening, but it soon becomes obvious she has no idea what he’s talking about.

While Carl tries to hide his concern, it’s clear that his mother’s illness just got a whole lot worse. How much more time does Debbie have left?

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Westlife star sues surgeon after weight loss operation ‘nearly killed him’

Mark Feehily needed a life-saving procedure after a gastric sleeve op led to a ‘dangerous’ internal leak (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Westlife icon Mark Feehily is taking legal action after a weight loss operation nearly had catastrophic consequences.

The Irish vocalist, 46, announced a hiatus from the group in 2024, which stemmed from his health issues.

Details have now been revealed of Feehily’s claims that his problems began in August 2020 after he underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery, at Spire Portsmouth Hospital in Hampshire.

The Flying Without Wings singer has launched a medical negligence lawsuit against the surgeon who performed the op, which he claimed caused him to develop recurring sepsis.

According to The Times, Feehily claims in court documents that bariatric surgeon Nick Carter failed to remove enough of his stomach during the procedure.

Consequently, tissue left behind allegedly caused a dangerous leak, leading to severe abdominal infections, recurrent sepsis, and a hospital admission, the documents claim.

The Westlife star – who features in the band alongside Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, and Shane Filan – went on hiatus due to his health issues (Picture: Stuart Westwood/Shutterstock)

In 2023, the star had to undergo another operation, known as a gastrectomy, to have his entire stomach removed.

Feehily’s legal team at Leigh Day Solicitors filed the medical negligence claim against Carter at the High Court, with partner Suzanne White saying: ‘We are representing Westlife lead singer Mark Feehily in a medical negligence claim at the High Court against laparoscopic, upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon Mr Nick Carter.

‘Mark has been dedicated to keeping his fans updated on his health during a period that has been extremely challenging for him, but he has faced it all with his characteristic strength and resilience.’

White added that her client ‘very much appreciates the continued support’.

‘In order to respect the ongoing court process, he will not be commenting at this time.’

The claim is valued at more than £200,000, but a larger sum could be demanded if successful.

The Flying Without Wings singer has launched a medical negligence lawsuit (Picture: Instagram/Mark Feehily)

Carter denies negligence, with court records showing he filed a defence in January, denying liability. He does accept that some tissue remained after Feehily’s stomach operation and that there was a leak at the staple line.

However, the surgeon claimed ‘leakage was a recognised complication’ in approximately 1% of cases.

Carter’s legal team at Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland declined to comment on the matters due to the ongoing court battle, but he has denied having direct contact with Feehily, as his procedure was arranged through a private weight loss medical group.

Feehily kept the specifics about his illness under wraps for a long time, pulling out of concerts because of pneumonia in 2022 before releasing a further statement in February 2024.

While he didn’t reveal that he had a gastric sleeve op, he explained that he would be stepping back from Westlife temporarily as he recovered from life-threatening sepsis in the aftermath of another surgery.

He admitted he was departing Westlife’s US tour with ‘the utmost level of regret’ but insisted his recovery was the ‘absolute priority’.

He said his recovery is his ‘absolute priority’ after his years-long ordeal (Picture: Tom Dymond/Shutterstock for NTA)

Feehily informed fans that, three-and-a-half years prior, he was rushed to A&E in extreme pain and admitted to intensive care.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, he was not permitted to have visitors; he remained hospitalised until December that year following emergency surgery to save his life ahead of his stomach removal in May 2023.

Feehily had a fourth operation in Dublin in late 2023 to repair a large incisional hernia, ultimately leading to him taking time away from the spotlight.

His bandmates, Shane Filan, Kian Egan, and Nicky Byrne, released their own joint statement to wish him well.

Westlife was formed in 1998 and originally also included Brian McFadden. McFadden left in 2004 and did not return for the 2018 reunion.

The trio are now touring to celebrate their 25th anniversary, with the shows including a 13-night record-breaking residency at 3Arena in Dublin, with shows in Glasgow, Manchester, London, and Cardiff to follow.

As for Feehily, he’s taking things at a lighter pace, hosting Mark Feehily’s Musical Icons on RTÉ Radio 1 while continuing his recovery, having not wanted to sit around and do nothing.

Filan, Egan, and Byrne have left the door open for his return when he’s ready.

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Steven Bartlett throws out the rulebook with game-changing offer for ‘perfect’ Dragons’ Den contestant

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Tonight’s Dragons’ Den saw one of the most monumental deals ever as Steven Bartlett offered one entrepreneur an opportunity that was so much bigger than an investment. 

The episode, which marked Touker Suleyman’s final show, welcomed Caleb Slater, who founded the website Cards for Cash when he was just 16-years-old after buying and selling items on eBay to raise enough cash to set up his own business. 

The premise is simple: sellers get an instant quote for their unwanted gift card. If they’re happy with the offer they send over the details, the card is verified and listed on the website at a discounted rate. Once a customer has used that gift card the initial owner gets their payment. 

‘Going into the den I’m really really excited but I’m also really nervous as well,’ said Caleb, now 18-years-old. 

According to the teen businessman, an estimated £480million worth of used gift cards expire unused every year so he asked the dragons for £50,000 in return for a 10% stake in his company which is tapping into that wasted cash. 

But the dragons were concerned when Caleb revealed the small margins. Last year Caleb turned over around £500,000 but only took home £6,000.

Caleb Slater left Dragons’ Den with a game-changing offer (Picture: BBC)

The teenage entrepreneur raised enough cash to start his business by selling items on eBay (Picture: BBC)

‘This sound like a really great service so why isn’t it bigger?’ asked Deborah Meaden, who in last night’s episode invested £100,000 into a revolutionary solution to women’s toilet queues.  

Caleb, who was still working full time in IT support, explained: ‘I think it’s knowledge that a service like this exists because I’ve spoken to many people who have said they want to sell a gift card and I’m like, “You can sell it online and use my website”, but people are like, “I never knew that existed.”’

‘I hate gift cards,’ said guest dragon, Gary Neville. ‘The people who received them, I always think don’t always get a gift they’d appreciate. I can see why people have gift cards for a retailer that have no thought going into it and if they can turn it into cash that would be a no-brainer. I think it’s really clever.’ 

The margin issues proved too much for Deborah, but Steven Bartlett completely changed the game. 

‘It’s a lot work but it’s just perfect for me,’ he began. 

The dragons were instantly impressed (Picture: BBC)

No other dragon could possibly match Steven Bartlett’s offer (Picture: BBC)

After a pause, he continued: This is an offer. I would like you to come and work at our office in central London. We have an incubator floor where have founders like yourself who are working on their own businesses. 

‘The offer is to leave your job, I’ll pay you the London equivalent – so it will be slightly more than what you’re being paid now – and I’ll give you the £50K investment for 33% of the business.’ 

Touker came in with his own offer to team up with another dragon to split a 30% share in Cards for Cash. Luckily, he found that dragon in Gary who called Caleb ‘beyond good’. 

But even the possibility of two dragons isn’t enough to lure Caleb away from Steven whose life-caging offer just couldn’t be rivalled. 

Shaking and leaving the deb, Caleb said: ‘It felt a bit surreal, to be honest. I can’t quite believe it at the moment, I’m honestly thrilled and chuffed to bits.’

Dragons’ Den is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. 

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Erling Haaland U-turn made after Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges

Erling Haaland has been withdrawn from Norway’s press conference on Saturday (Nordnes Foto/Getty)

Erling Haaland has been withdrawn from Norway’s press conference this weekend following the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the Premier League’s financial rules.

On Friday, it emerged that City have been found guilty on all but one of the Premier League’s 115 charges following a decision by an independent panel.

City, who deny any wrongdoing, were initially charged in February 2023 with breaking financial regulations over a nine-year period, dating from 2009 to 2018.

The Premier League has not yet decided on the sanctions, while City are expected to appeal the verdict as they could face a significant points deduction, a financial penalty or even relegation from the top flight.

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Haaland, who was signed by City in a £51.2 million deal from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, is away with Norway’s national team for the international break.

The 26-year-old scored twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Denmark this week and was due to appear at a press conference with the national team in Oslo on Saturday morning.

Man City's 115 charges in full

Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak with Pep Guardiola in 2024 (Reuters)

Failure to provide accurate and up-to-date financial information (2009-2018) – 54 charges

Failure to provide accurate financial reports for player and manager compensation (2009-2018) – 14 charges

Failure to comply with UEFA’s regulations, including Financial Fair Play Regulations – 5 charges

Breaching Premier League Profitability and Sustainability regulations (2015-2018) – 7 charges

Failure to co-operate with Premier League investigations (2018-2023) – 35 charges

But in light of City’s guilty verdict, Norway announced on Friday that Haaland will not be speaking to the media and the striker has been replaced by Fredrik Aursnes and Andreas Schjelderup for the press conference alongside head coach Stale Solbakken.

Norway play Portugal in their next Nations League game on Sunday evening.

Haaland, meanwhile, signed a long-term contract extension with City 20 months ago which keeps him tied to the Etihad Stadium until 2034.

What punishment could Man City face?

Enzo Fernandez with Enzo Maresca (PA Wire)

The Premier League does not have set sanctions for financial rule breaches which means City could face a points deduction, a fine, or even expulsion from the top flight.

In 2024, Everton were deducted six and then two points for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

In that same year, Nottingham Forest were deducted four points.

In 2020, UEFA banned City from competing in Europe for two seasons for ‘overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts’.

City immediately submitted an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and their two-year ban was overturned.

CAS also reduced City’s €30 million (£25m) fine to €10m (£8.9m) after finding that ‘most of the alleged breaches reported were either not established or time-barred’.

Speaking a year ago, Haaland said that he had been assured by City that the club were not guilty of the Premier League’s charges.

‘I spoke with the bosses, and in the end, I believe them,’ Haaland told TIME Magazine.

‘It’s such a tricky situation for me to even sit there and speak about, because I wasn’t really involved in it.

‘So I think the club knows what they’re doing. They will sort it out.’

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Revolutionary Dragons’ Den solution to women’s toilet queues will ‘be everywhere’

Peequal could revolutionise the queue for women’s toilets (Picture: BBC)

Two budding entrepreneurs enter Dragons’ Den tonight with a product that could revolutionise the women’s toilet. 

If you’ve ever been to a festival – or any public space – you’ll be all too familiar with the disparity between the men’s and women’s loos. 

While men comfortably whizz in and out of urinals, women are forced to spend what feels like forever queueing for a cubicle. 

But Amber and Hazel may have found the solution: Peequal, a flat-pack, squatting women’s urinal that is 2.7 times faster to use from point of entry and than a standard cubicle. 

The pair met at university and united with a passion to find a resolution to such a widespread and unjust problem. ‘Our mission is to pioneer pee equality for all women everywhere,’ they said. 

Speaking to dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Medean, Steven Bartlett, Jenna Meek and Touker Sulyman, they highlighted the financial benefit for festivals which could be losing out on millions of potential spend from women who are stuck in a queue when they could be buying food or drink.

Deborah Meaden loved the flat-pack urinals for women (Picture: BBC)

What’s more Peequal also cuts cost by being able to pack three urinals in one truck, saves 1.2 litres of water per use and is built entirely out of ocean waste. 

Surely it’s a no-brainer? 

Well… Amber and Hazel are asking for a £100,000 investment for a 2% stake which by any standard is a big ask. 

‘We’re getting so much demand – we’re limited in capacity, not demand. This is what the investment will go towards,’ they explained to five curious dragons. 

Since launching at Glastonbury in 2022, they’re now installing Peequal at more than 40 festivals, from Shambala and We Out Here to the London Marathon.

The dragons were unanimous about one thing – they all agreed Amber and Hazel were ‘so impressive’.

Amber and Hazel asked the den for a £100,000 investment for a 2% stake in Peequal (Picture: BBC)

Thankfully, they won Deborah Meaden over and bagged their £100,000 investment (Picture: BBC)

But Peter Jones couldn’t give them what they wanted.

‘I’m really upset with you,’ he said. ‘I’m upset because you’ve asked for too much money and I really want to find a way to invest in two great entrepreneurs of the future but I think you’ve overvalued your business to a level that doesn’t make it investable.

‘It would mean taking a large stake in your business at this stage which makes me uncomfortable too.’

Steven couldn’t muster up the passion Peequal deserved, but told them: ‘This is so difficult because I believe that you’re going to be successful and I believe that your success is going to result inmate seeing here everywhere I go – at every festival, at every marathon.

‘But, still, having that foresight and knowing how successful this is going to be it wasn’t clear cut for me and it reminded me how important passion is in my investment strategy because that’s what energises me and I couldn’t quite get there.’

Thankfully though, they had the backing of Deborah who was prepared to give an offer of £100,000 but for 5%.

‘I think your valuation is way off,’ she said, but wasn’t deterred.

Amber and Hazel played hard ball though, and asked if she would go down to 4%. The dragon held form though, insisting she made a ‘fair offer’ and it paid off – Amber and Hazel shook hands and left the den with £100,000.

Dragons’ Den’s 23rd series has seen a vast collection weird and wonderful ew businesses, from table golf to an AI-powered smart cat flap.  

Dragons’ Den airs at 8pm tonight on BBC Two. 

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Barcelona respond to JJ Gabriel link after Manchester United exit request

JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Manchester United (Getty)

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, insists the club are not interested in signing JJ Gabriel from Manchester United.

The 15-year-old stunned United last week by demanding to leave the club and has attracted interest from several teams across Europe and in the Premier League

United are unable to give Gabriel a scholarship contract until he turns 16 on October 6 but would be due a compensation fee if he joins another club.

Barcelona have reportedly held talks to sign Gabriel but when asked about the situation on Thursday, Deco claimed that the Spanish champions are ‘not involved’ in discussions.

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‘There’s nothing to say about this boy,’ Deco said.

‘It’s normal we always have players linked with us. There’s a huge market for that, even when they are young.

Barcelona have denied an attempt to sign JJ Gabriel from Manchester United (Getty)

‘We are not interested in any player in his situation. I’m not sure what’s happening and if he’s still a Manchester United player. We are not involved in that.

‘First of all, we need to understand how the situation is before we try to do something. To speak about young, teenage players, it is not our business.’

Speaking last weekend, former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard warned Gabriel against a move away from United and backed Michael Carrick’s judgement over the forward’s pathway to the first team.

‘In my opinion they need to look after the kid’s health and his care, but Manchester United can give him that, they’ve got a history of doing that. I don’t see the rush, I don’t see the panic,’ Gerrard told TNT Sports.

‘I don’t know what’s been said or promised behind the scenes but from the outside this stinks to me that someone is pushing, forcing and rushing it. And I don’t think it’s going to help the kid in any way, shape or form.

‘As a say, I’m a big rival of Manchester United, but I’ve watched Manchester United from afar, there’s top coaches there, top people. I know Michael Carrick very well and, if this kid was ready, he’d be getting played.’

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