Overview

• The teenager featured in all three Asia tour friendlies against AC Milan, Newcastle and Tottenham, showcasing composure and technical maturity.
• Gary Lineker hailed Dowman as “amazing” who “looks like a man already” after the Newcastle game in which he completed every pass, had all shots on target and won a penalty.
• Mikel Arteta described his performance as “something certainly not common to witness for a 15-year-old” and said the club is extremely happy to have him.
• Under Premier League rules barring under-16s from competitive fixtures, Arsenal will limit his minutes and delay his regular senior involvement until he is eligible.
• Despite speculation about Real Madrid interest, Arsenal insiders view Dowman as a long-term prospect and consider a transfer unlikely.