Arsenal have reportedly completed a deal to sign 16-year-old Cardiff City wonderkid Axel Donczew.
The highly-rated youngster has established himself as one of the biggest prospects in the country, making his mark at Cardiff last season.
Donczew broke Cardiff's record as the club's youngest ever appearance maker in the EFL Trophy last October, and it seems Arsenal have moved quickly to snap him up.
According to recent reports, Arsenal were closing in on Donczew, who is now set to join the Gunners this week.
Donczew has already had his medical with the club, marking another significant step towards his move to North London.
Arsenal building for the future as well as the present, the Gunners have been active in the transfer market this summer, signing young talents like Donczew to strengthen their squad.
The club was notably beaten to Jeremy Monga earlier this summer, but the intention seems clear – to sign the top young talents for the future, as well as strengthening with players who can deliver straight away.
Donczew looks like he should have a very big future in the game, and Arsenal will be delighted to have won the race for his signature.
Arsenal should prove a good club for Donczew to continue his development, with Mikel Arteta showing a willingness to trust young talents like Max Dowman, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri in recent times.
While it might still be some time before Donczew gets much first-team action, he'll no doubt look at how some of the Gunners' other young players have developed and hope that he can follow in their footsteps.
As Arsenal continue to build for the future, fans will be eager to see how Donczew fits into the team and how he develops under the guidance of Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff.
