Since Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on December 6, the Gunners have answered any doubts about their capabilities, remaining unbeaten with impressive victories coming in the reverse fixture against Villa, and a 3-0 win against Club Brugge in the Champions League.
Arsenal also recently overcame a spirited Bournemouth side, 3-2, in their first fixture of 2026. Despite the great position Arsenal finds itself in, they are still looking ahead to the future and are working on a deal to sign Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers.
Arsenal Work on a Deal to Sign Igor Tyjon
The Gunners Look to the Future
The original story of the transfer came from the Hands of Arsenal X account, before Ben Jacobs corroborated the news. As per the reports, the Red half of North London are interested in the highly talented Tyjon. The Gunners have continued to monitor the youngster, after having a bid for £2.2 million rejected last summer.
The England under-18 international is said to be keen on the move, having rejected multiple new contract offers from Blackburn. It now looks like the 17-year-old could move to London for a fee of £1 million, with the Gunners eager for Igor to compete with Andre Harriman-Annous in the youth team.
What Qualities Igor Tyjon Brings
Signing a player of Tyjon’s ability at his age has huge upside. He has already represented England at the under-17 and under-18 age groups. His clear promise saw him make his debut for Blackburn in late 2024. He’s shown a clinical nature in front of the goal, which should only improve as he gets older.
He’s capable of scoring with both feet, moves well, and shows plenty of pace. Tyjon is also adept at picking up the ball in pockets and running at defenders, which he shows more when playing out wide. The potential is obvious, and if Arsenal get their man, will they be able to nurture Tyjon into becoming their main man in attack?