Mikel Arteta has hinted that Max Dowman, Arsenal’s 15-year-old prodigy, could be in line for a spot in the senior squad next season — potentially even pushing for Martin Odegaard’s role in attacking midfield.Dowman has been making waves throughout the academy, consistently playing above his age group and catching the eye in first-team training sessions throughout the season.🔴⚪️⭐️ Arteta on 15 year old top talent Max Dowman: “Now we have Max coming up, very soon”.“He is part of our plans for the near future. I think, let’s see how this evolves, but we certainly got a big, big talent there”. pic.twitter.com/TtANX0Yeiy— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2025 Back in December, he made headlines by becoming the youngest player ever to feature for Arsenal’s Under-21s, appearing at just 14 years old in a match against Brighton. More recently, he’s been on a hot streak, scoring 10 goals in just four matches for the Under-18 side.His rapid rise has included regular sessions with the senior squad and a spot on the club’s mid-season training camp in Dubai this February — a clear sign of how highly he’s rated.Meanwhile, Odegaard’s recent form has drawn criticism, with his performances dipping since sustaining an ankle injury back in September, raising questions about his fitness and sharpness.Martin Odegaard against PSG pic.twitter.com/IWoucsr4Ur— Ada🦦 (@adafll) April 29, 2025 Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth, Arteta gave insight into Dowman’s development and future prospects.”We have a lot of options there (in attacking midfield). I mean, (Mikel) Merino can play in that position, Declan (Rice), we have Ethan (Nwaneri) there, that is his main position. We have players that can play in that position, we have Max (Dowman) coming up as well, as you know, very soon as well. So I think we are good in that position.”Talking about young Dowman, Arteta added: “Let’s see how this evolves but we certainly got a big, big talent there.”ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 35Friday Man. City – Wolverhampton 1-0 (1-0)/Kevin De Bruyne 35/Saturday 14.30: (1.80) Aston Villa (3.60) Fulham (4.60)17.00: (1.53) Everton (4.20) Ipswich (6.50)17.00: (2.30) Leicester (3.60) Southampton (3.15)19.30: (2.20) Arsenal (3.50) Bournemouth (3.50)Sunday 16.00: (1.65) Brentford (4.30) Man.Utd. (5.20)16.00: (3.00) Brighton (3.50) Newcastle (2.30)16.00: (2.25) West Ham (3.60) Tottenham (3.30)18.30: (2.25) Chelsea (3.70) Liverpool (3.15)***odds are subject to change***
