SpotlightSky SportsUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Arteta Leaves Door Open for Dowman Loan
Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation could be sent out on loan in the future, says Mikel Arteta.
M. Dowman
player
Age
16
Club
Arsenal
Position
Midfielder
Nationality
English
Key stat
Scored twice vs Ipswich
What happened. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has not ruled out loaning out 16-year-old Max Dowman in the future, stating the club evaluates his progress every six months. Dowman started and scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup win over Ipswich this week.
- Arteta: 'We will evaluate every six months where we are, what is the best thing for him to do.'
- Dowman did not make the matchday squad for wins over Aston Villa and Sunderland.
- Arsenal have previously loaned out Ethan Nwaneri to Marseille and Borussia Dortmund.
“We have to be open, but now the focus is to be here and impact the team.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arteta's comments suggest a loan move could be considered if Dowman's first-team minutes remain limited.
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