Dowman’s emergence is also intriguing for Arsenal as it means they are now stacked for talent in that area of the pitch. Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Odegaard are all left-footed playmakers that like to operate as right No8s.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman after his dazzling display as a substitute against AC Milan on Wednesday.

In a recent newsletter with Give Me Sport, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer. Romano said,“Yes, but Eze

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes Gabriel and Jurrien Timber can return to training next week. The pair were both absent from Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday in Singapore. Gabriel and Timber were also not part of an opening training session on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s game with Newcastle on Sunday.

A familiar test now beckons for Arteta’s squad, with Newcastle next to take on the Gunners in Singapore. While the Magpies are currently clouded by Alexander Isak’s desire to leave and enter the tour off the back of a 4–0 defeat at Celtic last week, many are expecting a stiffer test on Sunday.

David Raya has said Mikel Arteta has not given him any assurances over his status as Arsenal's No. 1 goalkeeper following Kepa Arrizabalaga's arrival.

Cristhian Mosquera has revealed talks with Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta were “key” to him joining Arsenal. The defender completed his move to the Gunners from Valencia on Thursday as part of a deal that is worth an initial £13million.