Arsenal name two 15-year-olds in Asia tour squad

Max Dowman and Marli Salmon, both 15, were selected for Arsenal’s Singapore and Hong Kong tour.

The 30-man traveling party will include attacking midfielders Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Norgaard, along with new recruits Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Salmon.

Noni Madueke, who has been signed for £48.5 million, won’t be involved as he rests from his club world cup exploits with Chelsea.

When the squad travels from Asia, the 23-year-old will join up with them.

Before flying to Hong Kong for a north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on July 31, the Gunners will play two games in Singapore: AC Milan on July 23 and Newcastle on July 27.

Dowman has spent some time training with the senior squad and traveled with them to their winter training camp in January. He won’t turn 16 until December.

Due to Premier League regulations, Dowman was not able to make his debut for the Under-15 team last year.

He has been designated as number 56 for the tour, with manager Mikel Arteta referring to him as a “huge talent” and indicating that he might be a part of his plans for this season.

In 23 games for Arsenal’s youth teams, Dowman totaled 19 goals and contributed five assists last season.