Overview

• Arsenal have confirmed Dowman will not be a regular senior squad member next season under a bespoke development program.
• The club is advancing contract negotiations to secure the 15-year-old’s long-term future amid reported interest from top European sides.
• Jack Wilshere has emerged as the leading candidate for under-21 coach, positioning him to directly mentor Dowman through the next phase of his pathway.
• Arsenal intend to limit Dowman’s first-team minutes to manage external pressure and maintain a supportive growth environment.
• Dowman’s journey—from joining Hale End at age four to excelling through higher age groups—illustrates Arsenal’s structured approach to nurturing elite youth talent.