Rio Ferdinand Can't Believe What He's Seen From Arsenal Star - 'He Is a Joke' - The Mirror

Rio Ferdinand can't believe what he's seen from Arsenal star - 'He is a joke' - The Mirror

Max Dowman's prodigious talent has made the 15-year-old midfielder impossible for Mikel Arteta to overlook, with the England youngster now being touted as one to watch by Rio Ferdinand

Dowman and Salmon provide inspiration for Arsenal's other youngsters

To be involved with the Arsenal first-team at the age of 15 is in most cases a hugely unusual occurrence, with Ethan Nwaneri one of the only players in recent years to do so. This summer, however, there are two 15 year olds involved in Arsenal’s pre-season tour in Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. Salmon, who turns 16 next month, has just started his scholarship contract with the club while Dowman will still be a schoolboy in terms of age this season…

‘Don’t forget that name’: Rio Ferdinand gushes on potential of Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman - ArsenalNews.co.uk

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal have one of the best 15-year-olds in world football at the moment in Max Dowman. Dowman is considered one of the brightest talents in the Gunners' academy, and he has been training with the first team over the past year. Arsenal could not hand him his debut last

(In Photos) Snaps from Arsenal’s Pre-Season Tour: From Universal Studios to Max Dowman Linking up with Declan Rice

Arsenal’s pre-season tour delivered moments beyond tactical preparation, capturing squad dynamics and emerging relationships. Universal Studios Singapore Bonding Reiss Nelson, William Saliba, and Riccardo Calafiori were captured together in a snap at Universal Studios Singapore during squad downtime. The trio’s appearance in the photo highlighted Calafiori’s seamless integration with established Arsenal players during the pre-season […] The post…