Real Madrid is already collecting information about Arsenal teenager

Max Dowman (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Max Dowman has already emerged as one of the most promising talents within the Arsenal senior squad, despite being only 15 years old. The Gunners are carefully managing his introduction to first-team football, recognising both his considerable potential and the time he has to develop into a long-term asset for the club.

Arsenal Nurturing a Teenage Talent

Although Dowman is still very young, he has been competing regularly for England’s youth teams, gaining valuable experience against some of the best young players and teams internationally. This exposure has not gone unnoticed, with scouts from elite clubs across Europe monitoring his development closely. According to the Daily Mail, Real Madrid are among those tracking Dowman, placing him on a list of teenagers they are considering as part of their long-term strategy to strengthen the squad with the world’s top young talents.

While a move to a club of Real Madrid’s stature represents the dream of many aspiring footballers, Dowman appears comfortable continuing his development in London. Arsenal have laid out a clear pathway for him to gradually increase his involvement in first-team action, ensuring that he can grow within a familiar environment while minimising the pressures that come with such early attention.

Max Dowman (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Balancing Potential and Patience

The club’s approach highlights the importance of patience when managing exceptionally young players. Dowman is not yet a regular starter for Arsenal’s senior team, but the structure in place allows him to develop his skills at a steady pace while competing at high levels with the England youth teams. By providing regular training opportunities alongside seasoned professionals, Arsenal aim to prepare him for a sustained and impactful career at the top level.

Interest from elite European clubs, including Real Madrid, underscores the high regard in which Dowman is held internationally. However, with a clear development plan and gradual integration into the first team, Arsenal are confident that the youngster can continue to flourish in London, potentially becoming a key figure in the squad for many years to come.

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  1. Am not surprised the cemetery of talents circling young Dowman.

    But Odegaard should warn the kid, as the Norwegian was equally talented at such a tender age but his development was disrupted by the Bernabeu giant.

    Even with Odegaard father getting a coaching position in the academy as part of the deal for the young Norwegian joining Real Madrid it still didn’t work
    Signing at 16 for the cemetery of talents,
    Odegaard trained with the first team but played youth team games. Probably a good idea in theory, but in our Captain own words ‘ I never quitè fit in with either group.

  2. Odegarrd wasn’t good enough hence look what Real have won since Odegarrd has left

    Gabriel , Saliba , Timber , Calafiori, Saka , Rice , Partey , White , Zichvenko, Jesus , Havertz , Trossard , Odegarrd, Xakha ,Jorginho , Wilock , Reiss Nelson , Lacaxette , Auba , Eddie , Pepe , Luiz , Bellerin and others …maybe they can warn the kid at Real you win titles and Champions Leagues

    At Arsenal you don’t

    1. Well if he goes to RM and gets stuck in the youth teams, he doesn’t win titles either.

      1. Thats my point mate
        Real Madrid are literally famous for the amount of youngsters they play where that doesn’t happen
        Sure a couple don’t .make it here and there but that happens at every club

        1. Those players train with the senior team and sometimes name in the match day squad, they rarely plays if they played any part at all.

          But they will be classified as winning a trophy, but such victories are hollow

  3. Odegarrd wasn’t good enough
    Hence look what Real have won since he left compared to him lol

    Maybe any player who has worked under Arteta can have a word with the kid that at Real your win a title or CL

    At Arsenal you won’t

    1. The legendary Arsne Wenger once said ” There’s more to football than winning trophies ”

      Forget about the trophies, the core essence of football will always remain the same, a medium for celebrating, human diversity,

      1. Yes but when your choosing of all the clubs in the world to call cemmentery of talents literally one of the most successful clubs famous for how well young talent do.
        While supporting a club famous for youngsters always being the bridesmaids, it kind of stands out .

        Our current manager and owners say the ambition is to win trophies and our fanbase shouldn’t accept less

        1. Dan you are going off the rails here 🙂

          No one is saying the 14 time champions league winner isn’t successful.

          What am saying is, they are a grave yard full of talents. And this stems from their massive spending and star player focusing in their transfer policy that is hindering the development of young players at the club.

          1. No I’m really not mate
            Because I can name you youngsters who they developed who went to on to be more successful then any Arsenal youngsters
            So by your own definition we are the cemmentery of talents

      2. Lol. Never once in my years of watching and playing football have I thought I am celebrating human diversity. Looks like I have unwittingly done some good with my life. Cheers to that

        1. The only people who say winning isn’t everything are those who don’t win

          It’s like the saying beauty is on the inside …..models don’t say this

          1. Models aren’t going to say that beauty is on the inside, as that would say they are lacking kindness, sympathy, understanding etc.

        2. Football isn’t just a game, it’s something that touches hearts, connects people, and fills lives with unforgettable moments.
          For fans across the world , it means community, pride, joy , and inspiration, Its a shared experience that croses all borders.

          1. But success is measured on winning trophies
            So it’s odd a fan of youngsters who fail would call one of the most successful clubs in the world cemmentery of talents

            1. I beg to differ
              Am a little disappointed in Dan’s comment.

              Success at a football club is not measured by winning trophies alone, because factors like financial health, fan base growth and consistent performance over time are also key indicators

              So while trophies are a major goal, a club can be considered successful if it improves its league position, develops s sustainable business models, build a strong culture, and plays attractive style football, EVEN WITHOUT WINNING A FINAL

              It is for those reasons, keep telling fans the gaffer is going nowhere comes May regardless if the cabinet remains empty

              1. Gunsmoke,

                Just to put my tow pence worth in. While I hear all the things your saying, and yes they have merit.

                Like it or not, it’s trophy’s that count at the end of the day. While it’s hard to win a trophy every season, big clubs are expected to produce trophy winning sides along the way. It goes with the territory and history of the club.

                Just when is it time to make Arteta accountable if the club continue to flatter to deceive. There comes a point when that needs to happen. just how much longer would you give it personally, is my question to you Gunsmoke.

                1. DEREK

                  I must apologize for the very late response.
                  Arsenal board is unlikely to get rid of the Spaniard at the end of campaign, it will take the format of an end of year review, a sort of constructive assessment of progress, not necessarily a judgment on his job security. and I could go on.

                  I know patience is wearing thin as it relates to trophies, but the end of the current campaign just doesn’t feels like the right time to give Arteta marching orders for not winning a major silverware.
                  How many years did it took that Liverpool legend, Jergen Klopp to win major silverware?

                  A direct answer to your question, I would give him to the end of the 26 – 27 campaign, even then a complete assessment would be needed.

                  1. Gunsmoke,

                    No need for apologies, and I hear what you say. And I thank you for answering my question.

                    For me regarding Arteta and the time he should get, for me it was at the end of this season. But I’ve had a slight rethink, and for me now it depends on how the season goes. If we don’t win a trophy, I find it hard to justify more waiting for said trophy.

                    But depending on circumstance, I think I would begrudgingly give him one more season to get it right. But I would be fighting my inner thoughts the whole time. 😂🤦‍♂️

                    1. Ahh but to some fans , winning a trophy isn’t everything
                      As long as financial health, fan base growth and consistent performance are okay ….that’s what matters lol

              2. Disagree
                For a club our size success Is measured on trophies

                Our owner
                Josh Kroenke says success is achieving silverware and trophies, as nothing “equals the feeling of winning”.

                If winning is not everything can they lower the prices of everything

              3. Disagree
                For a club our size success Is measured on trophies

                Our owner
                Josh Kroenke says success is achieving silverware and trophies, as nothing “equals the feeling of winning”.

                1. The Kroenke’s are reportedly happy with the direction of the club under the gaffer’s leadership, the development of the squad and the team progress.

                  Please share, if you happen to know more.

                  1. Didn’t say there were not happy
                    Said they and the manager call success winning trophies and that we shouldn’t accept less

                    Of course though your entitled to support your club how you wish .
                    I love to think like that because in your world there is nothing at stake

                    1. Talking about your world Dan, I know it’s a strategy for some players to join the cemetery of talents, knowing they may not play or not play often, but because being part of a winning squad boost their personal profile and career achievements, like winning trophies, but such victories are hollow.
                      In these players world a trophy is at stake 🙂

                    2. I’ll name you 10 players who were at Madrid before 21 who won things and played a part
                      Then if you can so the same for Arsenal In the Prem era

                      Your argument now is they are cemmentery of talents because a few players end up on the fringes
                      That happens at every club
                      Eg Arsenal – Reiss Nelson , eddie Nketiah , Smith Rowe, Wilcok , etc

                      Anyways first 5 off top of my head
                      Raul , Cassias , Ramos , Verane and V Junior – all examples of youngsters who went to Madrid and did well

                      Can you name 5 at Arsenal who did better ?

  4. Real Madrid will get Dowman after 14 years by which time he’ll be 30 and a free agent. Madrid are infamous for devouring free agent players.

  5. We’ve e seen clubs who decided that winning trophies was more important than stability etc plunge down the pyramid of the English league.

    Clubs like Leeds, who spent way above their means trying to win the CL – Sunderland who tried to buy their way out of relegation for example and who then spent years trying to get back to the top table.

    We’ve also seen clubs like the spuds and manure consistently sacking managers and costing the club millions in compensation.

    Then there are the clubs who tried to use the back door just to win trophies, such as city115, chelsea, forest and everton.

    If city115 are found guilty, their trophies will always be surrounded by controversy of course, but, it seems, none of the above matters, as long as our club wins trophies!!

    The Arsenal has always been run as a model for every other club to aspire too, at least since 1918.

    I don’t want to see my club facing charges, being fined for breaking the rules, plummeting down the leagues, or sacking managers left right and centre just to hold up a trophy.

    By doing what we’re doing, building up a squad of players that rival any club in Europe, being patient, bringing through our top youth players and having a owner who wants to bring trophies to the club in a legitimate way, while maintaining the foundations and principles of the club is all I want.

  6. Am in full agreement with Ken above.

    Arsenal have been operating the right way,, by taking the time to create a strong, sustainable culture grounded in clear communication, mutual respect and consistent development, rather than focusing short term fixes,
    The beauty of this approach is the long term success it creates, leading to greater than unity, trust, discipline and motivation on and off the pitch.

    But the key steps have to include establishing core club values, defining roles clearly, fostering a supportive environment, and investing in the players through the training and community involvement.

    Swapping monkey for black dog is not the Arsenal way.

    1. Other clubs do that and …..win trophies lol
      Still not sure your argument
      If your a youngster – Real Madrid you play and win trophies
      Arsenal – you win nothing
      So that makes Real Madrid cemmentery of talents ?

      1. But we have also done that and won trophies Dan.
        As you always remind us, Arsene won three fa cups and Mikel one in the last ten years.
        From being one of the original PL teams when it was formed, city115 have been relegated from it twice and had to wait until 2012 before they actually won it.
        Chelsea, according to their then chairman were just hours away from being declared bankrupt before a certain Russian oligarch took over.
        Liverpool hadn’t won the PL until last season (I believe).
        manure are now on a run that will probably not see them winning the PL until the next decade.

        No single club has a divine right to win anything and all the supporters of said clubs can only hope that their club is run in a way that will enable their children and grandchildren the opportunity to play at the highest level for, say, another 100 years.

        1. Oh I’m not attacking Arsenal
          His argument is a youngster shouldn’t go to Real Madrid because you don’t win things and if you do , your not really part of it

          My argument is that simply is not true
          If you were a younger today and you looked at recent times you would say
          Real Madrid – youngsters have played and have won titles and CL
          Arsenal – youngsters player , don’t win title or CL and some fans will say ‘ winning isn’t everything ‘

          Unfortunately we live in a world where people think if they say things it is true

          An Arsenal fan of all clubs having the audacity to call Real Madrid.of all clubs cemmentery of talents if cringe

          1. That’s his opinion right?
            You thought the Liverpool fans were responsible for the trouble in Paris and I guess their fans would call you out for having the audacity to say that as well.

            As it happens, Gunsmoke and I agree that winning isn’t everything and we both explained our reasoning above.
            It seems that the owner of our club is also in agreement, as he has backed Mikel Arteta through the difficult times and, now, the more productive and promising times.
            We all would like trophies and they will come – that’s my opinion and I’m willing to wait, knowing our club is being run properly in the meantime.

            1. Oh I know you don’t think winning is everything and that’s cool
              Support the club how you feel fit

    2. In agreement with you And Ken1945 Gunsmoke

      It’s painted as being happy to take second place or lower without thinking about the wider issues that affect the club.

      1. I’m in agreement with our manager

        ‘ keep pushing , keep inspiring , don’t be satisfied …..we want more ‘

  7. Gunsmoke,

    Rather than focus on short term fixes you say. Its been over 20 years, what’s short about that.🤦‍♂️

      1. Ken1945,

        What else has happened at our club sine we last won the PL you ask.

        4 FA Cups I believe is the answer.

        1. Is that all?
          What about the building of The Emirates and the extra costs involved around the ground – the takeover by Mr Kronkie – the sacking of David Dein – the decision made that AW had to sell players every summer due to the Emirates – the fact that transfer money was limited during that time – the fiasco of the Super League – as you mention, four fa cups during that period… an amazing achievement wouldn’t you say?

          Despite that, we have finished 2nd in the PL three times in a row, narrowly losing out to city115 by 2 and 5 points in the process.

          So a lot more has been going on apart from four FA cup wins and, perhaps, one should remember that?!

          1. Ken1945,

            One does remember that. But all those so called achievements you mention don’t win you trophy’s do they. Apart from the 4 FA Cups of course. 😂🏆

            1. No, but don’t you agree that they might explain why we haven’t?
              If you want to ignore the facts, then that’s fine, but please stop saying it’s down to the managers.

              1. Ken1945,

                The buck stops with the manager, we all know that. After all, who gets sacked for said clubs failure. It’s never the players is it for obvious reasons.

                1. Yet Arsene Wenger didn’t get the sack during those turbulent periods, because the board room, shareholders and owner knew it wasn’t the managers fault / doing.
                  Such a shame a section of our fanbase didn’t realize that there was more to it than just winning trophies.

                  1. Because our owners ( at least that time ) only cared about top 4
                    Hence why now you have fans educated that winning trophies isnt paramount

  8. Look the fake ‘legacy’ of American Armstrong of Tour de France. For 7 consecutive years he had been champion of TdF but once he was found out a serial doper, his heroics became villains & zero. I expect same with City. We still can win trophies being the normal one being well run as we are now. The key stumbling block & threat still is not injury but long term injuries. Injuries which are of long term. Even new signings are affected by this mysterious lingering phenomenon including Nordgaard Madueke Hincapie. I wonder what are the real items with injuries peculiar to Arsenal?

      1. So because we weren’t in contention Dan, should we not be concerned about the legitimacy of their other trophies and how it affected the game itself and The Arsenal in particular?

        1. Of course we should
          And when / if proven guilty I support them having the book thrown at them

          I always been worried though it won’t happen

    1. Spot on Ambachew and, when we win those trophies, there will not be any chance of 115 charges spoiling the validity of them either.
      The saying “No smoke without fire” comes to mind every time city are successful.

  9. Let’s ignore the achievements of Chelsea and City as some would attribute that to financial doping and simply focus on Liverpool and Man Utd that are run in a financially sustainable manner like us.

    We last won the PL in 2004.

    Since 2004, Liverpool have won the Champions League (2005, 2019), the Premier League title (2020, 2025), the FIFA Club World Cup (2019), the FA Cup (2006, 2022), and the League Cup (2012, 2022, 2024), along with other honors like the UEFA Super Cup.

    Since 2004, Man Utd have won the Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013), FA Cup (2016, 2024), League Cup (2006, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2023), UEFA Europa League (2017), and the FIFA Club World Cup (2008).

    Our 4 FA Cups is no mean feat but Liverpool and Man Utd have certainly won more silverware since 2004

    1. Again you are judging the three clubs on trophies alone.
      Let’s look at what has happened at our club since we last won the PL.
      We were going through tough times, with the board members wanting to sell up, but not wanting to take the money being offered by some American and a Russian oligarch. They finally decided on Mr Kronkie and then we had the tug of war regarding building a new stadium or moving to Wembley.
      The result of that, was we lost part of the most successful partnerships that our club ever had, when the board backed Mr Kronkie and sacked David Dein, Arsene Wenger’s right hand man.
      More wrangling before Usmanov decided to sell his shares, resulting in Mr Kronkie buying out individual Arsenal fans shares and the fanbase was up in arms.
      Then came the Emirates build and the cost affected everything, both on and off the pitch.

      I won’t go further, just to say that looking at trophies won means nothing if one doesn’t look at the whole picture and recognise that up until 2014 15 season, these were the most turbulent times since 1918.

      The clubs you mention had none of this going on and you also forgot to mention two other things that changed the PL landscape forever – Russian money in 2005 and oil money in 2008 – right at the time we were going through the process above.

      1. It’s sad that the club have fallen so low that not just do we not win trophies anymore but fans now accept it and don’t think it matters

        Well played Koronke Family

        1. Total BS Dan.
          Your dislike of the Kronkie family is well known.
          The club is at it’s highest point since moving to the Emirates.
          We have the best squad since moving to the Emirates.
          We have the best run of PL finishes since moving to the Emirates.
          We have spent more money on top players in the last three transfer windows since moving to the Emirates.
          We have more players wanting to come to our club and turning down the likes of Liverpool, City115, Real Madrid since moving to the Emirates.
          We have a united fanbase and a atmosphere that rivals anywhere since moving to the Emirates.
          That’s what most of the fans I know accept and winning trophies is next on the list.

          Well done to Mr Kronkie, the back room staff, the manager, the great squad of players and the supporters who keep the faith.

          1. My dislike of the Koronke Family is well known ?
            Yeah because I have told everyone that , it’s not a secret , they have been terrible for Arsenal FC
            Disagree with some of your points but
            Hope your right about the trophies.
            Of course if your not your just say ….trophies are not everything

  10. The earlier we all come to term that there’s corruption in all levels of football,the better for us all.I witnessed first hand how Man utd corrupted their way into winning several league title during the era of Ferguson with the help of refrees and the FA and at the end nothing happened perhaps because they bribed their way through it all,and i predict same outcome in Man city’s cheating case because we all saw how poorer clubs like Everton and the likes were quickly punished by point deductions for lesser offense while the City case has been lingering for years now with no outcome perhaps because they have bribed their way through it like their evil neighbour.

    1. Again mate
      Answered this so many times
      Tell me why you think they have been good

      Again though I’m a fan who thinks winning trophies in elite sport is important

      1. Still, there’s an old saying, Never answer a question with a question. Once answer my question, I will answer yours

        1. But you know my answer lol
          As Ken said my dislike for the owners is well known
          That’s based on me giving lengthy debates about it , including with yourself so not interested in an old debate lol

            1. ‘ The club fallen so low that not just we do not win trophies anymore but fans now accept it”

              Am disappointed by Dan’s going completely of rails now.

              Arsenal is now rubbing shoulders with Europe elite, with an atmosphere at the Emirates am told is electric.
              We have blown Man City out of the water to sign Declan Rice

              Probably the biggest blow yet is to the cemetery of talents as we extend Saliba contract,

              Am satisfied any moment now those silverware will be trickling in.

              1. And if the silverware doesn’t your just say …..winning trophies isnt everything lol

                Rubbing shoulders with Europe elite how exactly ?

  11. ‘ His argument is a a youngster shouldn’t go to Real Madrid because you don’t win things and if you do , your not really a part of it'”

    Dan you are clever changing the narrative.

    If I may , am going to reiterate my opinion.

    The Bernabeu giant is a cemetery of talents , and this stems from their massive spending and star players focusing and engraved in their transfer policy
    that is hindering the development of young players at the club

    1. But I can you more youngsters who win things at Real then you can at Arsenal
      Sorry but your making no sense

      Your saying , V Junior and Rodrigo are youngsters who went to Madrid and won thevCL and la Liga

      Before that Verane and Ramos and Cassias

      Before that Raul was winning La Liga

      But ignore that and let just call them cemmentery of talents because you want it to be true

      Yet I ask to name Arsenal youngsters who do better and it’s …..well trophies are not everything

      1. @ Dan, I think Gunsmoke claim about Real Madrid is generally known. They’re not a club known for grooming talents, like their rival, but buy talents. Although, they seems to have changed their approach recently. They’re not throwing money at players like their galacticos days. Their marque signing are often signed on free transfer. Hence, creating paths for players like Vinicius and co.
        Though, I admit the phrase ” cemetery of talents” is hyperbolic.

        1. Still think since I watched football Real Madrid youth team have produced more successful players then Arsenal

          That’s my point – every criteria he gives for Cemmentery of talents applies to us more

        2. The 14 times champion league winner is the most successful club in its history.

          The point am making, though some of the lucky youngsters are trained and plays in the senior team most end up warming the bench and hence winning hollow trophies.

          But the reality is the Bernabeu giant high stake environment and focus on signing stars limit opportunities for say a young Dowman joining to be even on the pitch to win trophies.

          While the cemetery of talents sports an extensive trophy cabinet, the hollow victories for most of these youngsters, stem from the club signing an abundance of established stars significantly reducing playing time and in many cases totally eliminating their participation in a recognized silverware competition.

          Is it hyperbolic to say these players realize their mistakes, leave the cemetery of talents and become stars
          Eto
          Mediante
          Carlos Silva
          Mata
          I could go on and on

          1. No, they have signed youngsters who have done amazing
            They have produced youngsters who have done amazing

            Saka for example is 24, V Juniour is 25
            Who’s had a better career by far

            So a youngster plays every week and wins La Liga and CL vs a youngster with 1 FA Cup

            Yet Real are the cemmentery of talents ?

          2. Jude Bellingham went to Real Madrid and straight away wins CL and La Liga
            Salib spent years at Arsenal and wins a community shield but…..Real Madrid are cemmentery of talents ?
            Can you see why that sounds odd

            1. For every Jude Bellingham at the cemetery of talents there is a Eto, Mata , Silva, Mediante etc

              Am going to highlight the career path for Samuel Eto as an example.
              Despite being developed at the cemetery of talents, he became a star at other clubs after leaving.

              The Cameroon international joined Real Madrid as a teenager 16 yrs to be exact but, due to LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES AND A SERIES OF LOANS TRIALS.

              He move to Mallorca and his success there led him to to join Barcelona and the rest is history.

              This is a popular trend we see coming out of the grave yard of talents.

              But this situation is also opening up a can of worms , with agents for young players at the cemetery of talents.

              Some agents for players at the Bernabeu giant use fabricated or exaggerated interest from other club to pressure Real Madrid into giving their clients more playing time or a more prominent role.

              One could argue this happens else from time to time, but nowhere is this practice common than the cemetery of talents.

              For example news emerge about Rodrygo instructing his agents to explore a transfer due to his limited role, which also created public discussion and potential leverage

              1. But there isn’t is there?
                There’s Bellingham, Verane , Ramos , V Junior, Rodrigo , Carvajal , Cassias

                That’s like unrivalled

                Every club has the off youngster given away too early ( Arsenal Gnabry ) or average players not good enough sold (Wilock , Smith Rowe, Nketiah )

                Still don’t get why of all the teams you pick to ball cemmentery of talent , you pick the one famous for.youngsters winning things

                Makes zero sense

                Again who had a better battery Saka or V Juniour…..that in itself proves your theory wrong

        3. This is the whole point, Chronicle. You can only be the cemetery of talents if you are the biggest and most successful club in the world. There just isn’t room for everyone – as even some of the very best have to move in order to play or end up on the bench. I agree that they have changed their approach, getting players on free transfers due in no small part to their undoubted cache as a team that most footballers dream to play for.

          Arsenal do not have that wow factor so any comparison is rendered pointless as it should be obvious to everyman and his dog that we don’t and, therefore, do not have a cemetery of talents in our academy or in the reserves.

          1. Who isny there room for lol
            V Junior, Rodrigo , Carvajal , Bellingham , Ramos , Verane , Raul , Cassias ….not seeing it

  12. Just reading that Rahem Sterling is still receiving his…. wait for it….. £430,000 a week salary, despite being left out of the clubs squad photo for this season.
    Now THAT’S what I call a cemetery – a cemetery of wasted talent and wasted money!!

    1. Ken1945
      Chelsea must have needed their heads testing for agreeing a salary as high as that.

      Was Sterling’s talent wasted and what do you put that down to?

      1. Last point first SueP – I think the toxicity and racism that the chelsea fans have shown towards him, is a significant part of why he’s playing hardball with the club now.
        As to wasted talent, I was sad to see how badly he had regressed when on loan at our club, as I thought he was going to be a very good loan signing.
        His best days are now behind him, but when he joined Chelsea, he was a very good player and (I think) still an England international.
        Can’t remember how much they paid for him, but it wasn’t peanuts.

      1. Read it in a Google article about Chelsea’s new kit photograph that wasn’t featuring Sterling HD.
        Must admit I thought the same as you, but that’s what the article said.
        It seems we were paying him a £100,000 a week, with Chelsea paying the difference (whatever that was!) when he was on loan.
        The latest news I found out, is that Chelsea are offering him £10,000,000 to buy out the rest of his five year contract, but the player has turned that down.

        1. Morning Ken1945 & HD
          The 430000 pw is $$ not £ which equates to £330000ishpw and is currently Chelsea’s highest paid player by some margin.

          I wasn’t aware that Sterling had endured racism at Chelsea which is disgraceful.

          Having seen him at Arsenal, the man was dripping in sweat from his endeavours, but unfortunately, didn’t make the difference that you and I hoped he would make.

          1. Thanks SueP, I knew the figure was right as I copied it, but I failed to notice the monetary sign.
            Hope that clears it up for everyone.

  13. That’s a whole piss pot load of money, especially for someone not even in the squad.

    Think Todd Boehly at the time was acting as sporting director and trying to make a statement of intent.

    But the former Man City man had to relocate his young family in the process of taking the job

  14. I can argue about Arsenal being historically better or equal to most teams in England’s top 6 but we can’t be compared to Real madrid in any ground,they are far ahead of us,so i don’t see the need for the lengthy arguments.

    1. Not an argument mate , it’s an opinion.
      It’s to help that next generation

      In the world right now you have people who will just say things thinking what they feel is reality .

      So let’s say your a young and you hear Real Madrid are the cemmentery of talents

      It’s important to give them the truth that in reality majority of youngsters do very well at Real Madrid

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