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Arsenal Urges Young Star Dowman to Seek New Opportunities

3/28/2026

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Arsenal has advised Max Dowman to leave due to concerns about his development under manager Mikel Arteta.
TalkSport's Adrian Durham criticized Arteta's handling of academy players, calling Dowman a "tick in Arteta's box."
Dowman has limited opportunities despite being the youngest Premier League goalscorer.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Arsenal must strengthen, especially on the left flank, as it pursues success in multiple competitions this season.

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Arsenal has advised Max Dowman to leave due to concerns about his development under manager Mikel Arteta.
TalkSport's Adrian Durham criticized Arteta's handling of academy players, calling Dowman a "tick in Arteta's box."
Dowman has limited opportunities despite being the youngest Premier League goalscorer.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Arsenal must strengthen, especially on the left flank, as it pursues success in multiple competitions this season.