Cardiff teenager Donczew close to Arsenal move

Cardiff teenager Donczew close to Arsenal moveImage source, FAWImage caption, Axel Donczew has played for Wales at youth level PublishedJust nowCommentsPremier League champions Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Cardiff City teenager Axel Donczew.The 16-year-old attacking midfielder made headlines last October when he became Cardiff's youngest ever senior player.Donczew was just 15 years and 234 days old when he came on as a substitute in Cardiff's EFL Trophy game against Newport County.The Bluebirds academy product is now poised to bid farewell to the Welsh capital, with a move to Arsenal close to being finalised.Donczew has played for Wales at youth level, though he is also eligible to play for Poland.He made a second first-team appearance for Cardiff last December, featuring as a substitute in an EFL Trophy defeat by Wimbledon.Related topicsFootballCardiff CityArsenalChampionshipMore on this storyLatest Cardiff City news, analysis and fan viewsListen to the latest Cardiff City interviews, news and discussion on BBC SoundsAttributionSounds