Arsenal into Carabao Cup round four as Dowman shines
Arsenal scouts watched Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl, 17, against Rapid Wien and LASK. The £17m-rated prospect is said to fit the profile Mikel Arteta wants in midfield.
Paul Merson said Max Dowman's rapid progress at Arsenal may explain why JJ Gabriel wants to leave Manchester United, and hailed Dowman's 'unbelievable' display in the 4-2 win over Ipswich.
Arsenal have signed 16-year-old forward Vincent Joseph from Liverpool after he turned down scholarship terms. He has scored eight goals in nine games for England Under-16s.
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, but his start and impact in a 3-1 EFL Cup win over Tottenham suggest he could still get regular minutes at Anfield.
The piece argues Arsenal should revisit Endrick in January, with Real Madrid giving the forward little game time under Jose Mourinho after rejecting a late approach.
An independent panel backed the decision not to send off Gabriel after his boot caught Emiliano Martinez, ruling it was neither violent conduct nor serious foul play.
Max Dowman scored twice as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 at Portman Road to reach round four. The 16-year-old became the first player to score at least twice for Arsenal before turning 17.
Mikel Merino said he was 'so proud' to captain Arsenal in the 4-2 win at Ipswich, scoring once and assisting Noni Madueke as the Gunners reached the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Arteta hailed 'unbelievable' Max Dowman after the 16-year-old scored twice in Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich, matching Wayne Rooney's record as the only other 16-year-old to score twice in a match for a Premier League club across all competitions.
Arsenal tracked Sporting right-back Iván Fresneda in the summer, but a new deal to 2031 and his €80m release clause could make any move harder as he nears a Spain call-up.
Max Dowman scored twice on his first appearance of the season as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in the Carabao Cup, with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also on target.
Player ratings after Arsenal's 4-2 win at Ipswich: Max Dowman starred with a brace, while Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also impressed before late consolation goals for Ipswich.
