Celtic and Rangers told ‘only one winner’ in EPL wonderkid transfer battle

Rangers have been backed to beat Celtic to the signing of Arsenal wonderkid Dowman if the teenager heads to Scotland on loan in January.

Herald Scotland

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Keith Wyness claims Rangers would beat Celtic to sign Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman on a potential loan deal.
The 16-year-old English prospect is linked with a temporary January move to secure regular senior minutes.
Wyness cited greater stability at Rangers compared to Celtic as the deciding factor.

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Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness stated that Rangers would be the clear choice over Celtic if Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman moves to Scotland on loan in January. The 16-year-old attacking midfielder has been linked with potential loan moves to both Glasgow clubs as Arsenal weighs opportunities for regular first-team minutes.

Speaking to Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness argued that Rangers currently offer a more stable environment for Dowman's development than Celtic, citing their past handling of Mikey Moore. However, Wyness also noted that an English Championship loan might be a preferable alternative given the intensity of playing in Glasgow at 16.

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Celtic and Rangers told ‘only one winner’ in EPL wonderkid transfer battle

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