Dowman dazzles as Wilshere loan bid falls flat

The 16-year-old stole the show at Portman Road, and one Arsenal hero wanted him on loan.

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What happened. Max Dowman scored twice and helped create other goals in Arsenal's 4-2 League Cup win at Ipswich Town. Luton Town head scout Mick Harford said Jack Wilshere asked Mikel Arteta about loaning Dowman, but expects the teenager to stay.

• Dowman scored two and was involved in other Arsenal goals at Portman Road.
• Luton head scout Mick Harford revealed the loan interest on talkSPORT.
• Harford doubts Arteta will let the 16-year-old leave on loan.

“I think Jack's asked him a couple of times, Mikel, but I don't think he'll be going out on loan.”

— Mick Harford

Attention now turns to whether Dowman gets more first-team chances at Arsenal.

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