Champions League history-maker Max Dowman makes decision on Arsenal future, Nicolas Jackson wants Bayern Munich stay - Paper Round

Teenage sensation Max Dowman has made a decision on his future amid speculation that up to "five clubs abroad" have shown interest in the Arsenal midfielder. Elsewhere in Friday's Paper Round, Nicolas Jackson wants to remain at Bayern Munich beyond his current loan deal, and Manchester United target Karim Adeyemi is determined to leave Borussia Dortmund.

Dowman set to stay at Arsenal

Arsenal’s teenage sensation Max Dowman has turned down offers from "five clubs abroad" to stay with The Gunners, according to a report in The Sun.

The 15-year-old made UEFA Champions League history when he came on against Slavia Prague in early November.

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He has featured twice in the Premier League so far this term, grabbing an assist.

"Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has reportedly turned down offers from five clubs abroad in order to stay with the Gunners," states the outlet.

"According to transfer journalist Nicolo Schira, 15-year-old Dowman has agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term deal.

"Schira’s report states that Dowman, born in 2009, has rejected interest from no fewer than five foreign clubs, choosing instead to continue his development in North London.

"He has already agreed a pre-agreement and scholarship deal with Arsenal, running from December 2025 to December 2026.

"While he cannot sign a professional contract until he turns 17, under current FA rules, Arsenal have locked down the teenager’s future via this scholarship.

"The professional deal is expected to start when he celebrates his 17th birthday in December 2026, per Schira’s information."

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Jackson wants Bayern stay

Nicolas Jackson is "very happy" and wants to extend his stay at Bayern Munich, according to The Sun.

The striker joined the Bavarians on loan from Chelsea in the summer and has scored three goals in 12 appearances.

"Nicolas Jackson is determined to be a success at Bayern Munich despite talk that he could return to Chelsea in the summer, SunSport has been told," the outlet states.

"Despite what has been a decent spell, there are reports that Bayern Munich might not take up the option to buy him, given that he has to start 40 games for the obligatory buy clause to be triggered.

"But SunSport has been told by a source close to the player that the striker is very happy in Munich.

"He has taken to the club like a duck to water and is determined to win trophies this season.

"The source said: 'Jackson has just come off an impressive international period where he scored twice for his country, and he made a big impression against Brazil the other night.

"'Now he’s going back to Germany to continue helping the club, and I can tell you that is all he’s focused on, playing and helping the club achieve their aim of winning big trophies.

"'At the end of the season, we will see what happens.'"

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Adeyemi eyes Dortmund exit

The Mirror provides an update on the future of Manchester United target Karim Adeyemi.

The forward is said to be contemplating his future at Borussia Dortmund and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The report reads: "Manchester United have been handed a huge boost to their hopes of signing Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi, with the forward said to be actively planning a move away.

"The Germany star has been a long-term target of the Red Devils as they attempt to add to their attacking options under Ruben Amorim. So far, a deal for Adeyemi has eluded them but that could soon be about to change with the January transfer window set to open in just a matter of weeks - particularly as the 23-year-old has seemingly already made his decision to leave Dortmund.

"As per Bild, Adeyemi wants to depart the club at the end of the season, with talks over a new deal having ground to a halt.

"The attacker's current deal runs until 2027 and he will only pen a new contract should a release clause be included - something that the German giants are not willing to compromise on.

"That could lead to Dortmund cashing in on Adeyemi instead of losing him for free in 18 months’ time. It is further suggested that the striker has penned a deal with super agent Jorge Mendes, with talks already underway with United and Inter Milan over a move."

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