The 18-year-old midfielder is yet to make a first-team appearance for Roy Hodgson’s Eagles.
But that has not stopped Hebei CFFC boss Chris Coleman from wanting to put him alongside Argentina stars Javier Mascherano and Ezequiel Lavezzi in their starting line-up.
And HITC also claims Shenzhen are ready to fight their rivals for the signature of the Oxford-born ace.
Donkin is already a full international after making his debut for the Chinese Taipei senior team aged 16.
He remains a regular for his country and his displays have made him big news in the Far East.
And both Hebei CFFC and Shenzhen view him as a superstar in the making.
Donkin left Chelsea’s academy for Selhurst Park back in 2017 and is highly-regarded by those at Palace.
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The Eagles would be reluctant to use the youngster.
But a big-money offer from either of the Chinese Super League outfits could persuade them to cash in.
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