India, Sept. 29 -- Manchester United are preparing for all eventualities as contract uncertainty looms over their academy jewel JJ Gabriel.

Head coach Michael Carrick and the Old Trafford hierarchy have drawn up contingency targets to safeguard the club's long-term attacking depth.

At the top of that recruitment shortlist is RC Lens sensation Mezian Mesloub, who has taken French football by storm this year.

While United remain determined to keep Gabriel at the club, scouting reports on Mesloub have accelerated significantly in recent weeks.

JJ Gabriel Exit Stance Forces Urgent Contingency Plans

Gabriel, famously nicknamed 'Kid Messi' within Carrington circles, has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Manchester United.

The 15-ye...