Arsenal face January loan battle for Max Dowman as 12 clubs show interest
Arsenal could let teenage talent Max Dowman leave on loan in January, with more than a dozen clubs reportedly interested, including a Premier League rival.
Arsenal are weighing up a January loan exit for Max Dowman, with the club reportedly open to letting the 17-year-old midfielder gain first-team experience elsewhere. According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners have received enquiries from over a dozen clubs, one of them a Premier League rival.
Widespread interest
Sports Mole and Football365 both report that 12 clubs are competing to sign Dowman on loan. TEAMtalk goes further, saying "more than a dozen clubs" have made contact, and describes the situation as a "loan scramble." The interest is said to include a Premier League side, though no club has been named.
Contract boost and other transfer news
The Evening Standard reports that Arsenal are close to securing a double contract boost, with new deals for two players imminent. The same source adds that the Gunners are considering letting Dowman depart in January, amid interest from several clubs.
Austrian target
Separately, TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal are one of four Premier League clubs chasing a 17-year-old Austrian midfielder valued at £20 million. Newcastle, Brighton, and Aston Villa are also said to be "hugely interested" in the player, who could make a high-profile move in 2027. January offers are expected, according to the report.
What's next
The January transfer window will be a key period for Arsenal, with decisions to make on Dowman's immediate future and potential new signings. The club has not yet commented publicly on either matter.
