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Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Blackburn Rovers teenage sensation Igor Tyjon, with the 17-year-old striker emerging as a key target for the Gunners this month.
After a summer window in which the north London club saw their approaches rebuffed, new reports indicate that Arsenal are back at the table.
With the youngster signaling his intention to leave Ewood Park, a move to the Emirates could be on the horizon before the January window closes.
Arsenal working on deal to sign Igor Tyjon
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal “actively working on a deal” to bring Blackburn Rovers to London.
Jacobs revealed the development on X, noting that Tyjon had been on the club’s radar for some time, with interest dating back to the summer transfer window.
Jacobs reports that the 17-year-old has formally rejected a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers.
The decision put the Championship team in a precarious position; although no amount has yet been agreed, the club may be forced to cash out now rather than losing it later due to court-appointed compensation.
Jacobs described the situation as “one to watch this month”, suggesting that even if no deal is agreed, conditions are right for Arsenal to secure one of England’s brightest academy prospects.
Arsenal working on deal to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, as @HandofArsenal called.
17-year-old also on the club’s radar this summer. January move possible after Tyjon rejects professional contract from Blackburn.
No fees have been agreed yet but you have to keep an eye on that… pic.twitter.com/gLqD5BeqJi
– Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 6, 2026
Player Profile: Who is Igor Tyjon?
Igor Tyjon is a versatile striker capable of playing across the front line, although he primarily operates as a central striker.
Born in 2008, he joined Blackburn from Rochdale in 2023 and quickly established himself as a prolific goalscorer in youth football, attracting attention for his agility, technical ability and finishing.
Despite his age, Tyjon has already been exposed to senior football, making his professional debut for Rovers in the Championship during the 2024/25 campaign.
With an impressive strike rate in Premier League 2 this season, averaging a goal in each game, Tyjon is in fine form and has proven he is ready for the next stage of his development, a trajectory that Arsenal appear keen to oversee.
