Mikel Arteta has again invited Arsenal’s teenage sensation Max Dowman to train with the first team before Saturday’s Premier League match against Nottigham Forest. The 14-year-old has already carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in English football and his progress at youth level has seen him rewarded with the

Mikel Arteta has talked up the credentials of interim sporting director Jason Ayto as Arsenal continue their search for Edu’s successor. Ayto had been Edu’s assistant for 18 months before the Brazilian opted to resign earlier this month.

Mikel Arteta says he will be “very much involved” in Arsenal’s hunt for a new sporting director and insists the club will look to hire someone that can take them to “a different level”. The Gunners are currently searching for a replacement for ...