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You just need to look at Max Dowman’s incredible rise at the age of 15 to consider how close Arteta is to what is unfolding in the academy, making Arsenal the place to be for rising stars.
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Born in 2009, Dowman and Salmon are the poster boys of Arsenal’s academy right now, but could be joined in the future by a star born in 2010.
The Gunners have shown an interest in Liverpool U18 talent Josh Abe, who is also wanted by Chelsea.
Speaking on the Daily Mail’s YouTube channel, journalist Lewis Steele shared an update on Arsenal’s interest in Abe, revealing a boost the Gunners have.
“So, Josh Abe is the most talented lad in the U18s, and a few people I speak to think he’s the best, most talented kid in the whole academy,” Steele said.
“He can play across the front, I reported a few weeks ago that Arsenal and Chelsea are sniffing around as well.”
The journalist then shared what could give Arsenal an advantage over the Blues in the race to sign Abe.
“The Arsenal thing is interesting, because I’m told his dad is an Arsenal fan, and I think his dad is looking after him on the agent side of things.”
Not only do the Gunners have a good reputation in the academy, but Arsenal have already made one supporter’s dream come true in this season’s transfer window.
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Arsenal’s academy will certainly hope so, as there are few wide talents as hot as Abe right now.
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Playing way beyond his years in Liverpool’s U18s, the 15-year-old has contributed to four goals in five U18 Premier League appearances this season.
Scouts are blown away with the teenager’s ability, as on X, well-followed ‘The Secret Scout’ described Abe as ‘the best winger in the country at this age’.
Arsenal are already bringing through a potentially generational talent in Dowman, and if Abe follows suit, the future could be so bright in North London.
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