The 15-year-old has agreed scholarship terms but could still be lured away from N5 before he signs a professional deal

This is an Arsenal team being built to last. Much has been made of their £200m-plus summer recruitment spend and its impact on transforming a squad that appeared to have made a habit of falling short into one that finally looks ready to win the biggest prizes.

FIFA rules state players cannot sign a pro contract until they turn 17, meaning Arsenal face an anxious wait to tie down 15-year-old Max Dowman.

Football fans around the world are set for packed Wednesday 29 October 2025 with decisive fixtures across Africa & Europe.

That's your lot from our whirlwind Carabao Cup live today. We'll be back on Wednesday morning when we'll know whether Grimsby Town have been able to make it to their first EFL Cup

Despite finishing second in the Ballon D'Or rankings this year, Mariona Caldentey has been left off the shortlist for 2025 FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Arsenal’s four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table has generated plenty of debate about their playing style, but the Gunners aren’t the ones playing ‘anti-football’.Photo by

At times, it doesn’t seem to matter how many players surround Jurrien Timber when he plays for Arsenal. The Dutchman either manages to get past his opponents or, at the very least, draws a foul.