Cristhian Mosquera has drawn comparisons between Arsenal youngster Max Dowman and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal

Cristhian Mosquera has given a rave review about Arsenal youngster Max Dowman, claiming the 15-year-old is 'Lamine-esque' with a comparison to the Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal.

Dowman made his Premier League debut earlier this season, winning a penalty against Leeds United and is highly rated by Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta.

Dowman has been on the fringes of the first-team squad over the last 18 months and there's a belief that Arsenal have a real special talent in their ranks.

"I don’t mean to compare, but his style and way of playing is like Lamine Yamal," Mosquera told The Athletic. "His movements are Lamine-esque.

"I didn’t have him on my radar and when I got to Singapore, he was already training and playing. When they told me he was 15, I couldn’t believe it. He really is an incredible player, and I think he’s going to be world-class.

"You see 17-and 18-year-olds like Myles (Lewis-Skelly) or Ethan (Nwaneri) and they play like they’re 30, like they’ve been playing football their whole...