Mikel Arteta says Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has "unbelievable" quality but certain "restrictions" are holding him back.

Max Dowman is a highly rated youngster who plays as an attacking midfielder for Arsenal. In the annals of football, there are few clubs with a youth academy as storied as Arsenal's Hale End. Max Dowman made history as he became the youngest ever player to feature for Arsenal at U21 level in a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton.

Max Dowman has been training with the Arsenal first-team and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has hinted he could make his debut if some "issues" with red tape do not prevent it

Mikel Arteta has lavished Arsenal ’s latest teenage prospect Max Dowman with praise ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners will be hoping of recording a much needed win that would almost certainly book their place in the next round with a game to spare.

Mikel Arteta has hailed Arsenal teenager Max Dowman as a “huge talent” after he once again trained with the first-team. Dowman is just 15, but he has featured for Arsenal’s Under-21 side and taken part in first-team training.