Overview

• Reports state Madrid scouts watched Dowman during England U19s training in Spain and plan to attend matches against Belgium and Wales during the current international break.
• Dowman has already featured for Arsenal’s senior side this season, debuting against Leeds with further appearances versus Liverpool and Port Vale.
• TBR Football reports Real Madrid have tracked the midfielder since 2022, when he top-scored at the Madrid Football Cup as a 12-year-old.
• Arsenal are expected to push for a professional deal once he is eligible, with retention efforts focused on a managed first-team pathway until then.
• Contract-value chatter remains speculative, with analysts suggesting a modest base wage and heavy performance incentives when he can sign.