Max Dowman has already been shining for Arsenal, with pundits like Alan Shearer impressed – but Micah Richards claims he sees a slight issue with the wonderkid, involving Bukayo Saka. Dowman has burst onto the scene at Arsenal this season, with the 15-year-old trusted for first-team opportunities under Mikel Arteta.

Dowman’s presence in the makes him the youngest starter in the club’s illustrious history at just 15 years and 302 days, beating the previous record set by fellow academy graduate Jack Porter in the Carabao Cup last term—the goalkeeper making his senior debut against Bolton Wanderers at 16 years and 72 days.

Arsenal fans have been screaming for Mikel Arteta to switch up Max Dowman's plan. Now, he has listened, and addressed those calls.

The measured confidence with which Arteta speaks of Dowman reflects a broader club philosophy: that development, when guided correctly, can shape the future as profoundly as any transfer deal. For Arsenal, the focus is not simply on protecting an asset, but nurturing a player who could define a new era in North London.

Arsenal are reported to have secured the long-term future of teenage midfielder Max Dowman, who made his debut for the Gunners in August, aged just 15. Dowman recently became the second youngest player in Arsenal history, behind only current teammate Ethan Nwaneri, having earlier joined the first-team squad during preseason.

Nwaneri gives Mikel Arteta important reminder of what he brings on night when Dowman looks at home on big stage

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is seemingly in contention to feature for the side in their upcoming Carabao Cup clash with Brighton. The 15-year-old has already played a role for the Gunners this season, after impressing Mikel Arteta in senior training.