Arsenal are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League and could now be about to make their first signing of the January transfer window to top it off.
The Gunners are not expected to be as active in this window as in recent years and after spending nearly £300m in the summer again, who can blame them.
However, like every big club, Arsenal are always on the lookout for top up and coming talents.
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Now, according to sources close to the player, the Gunners are believed to be pushing to sign Blackburn Rovers starlet, Igor Tyjon.
Arsenal leading charge to sign Igor Tyjon
Arsenal already have a wealth of talent at their disposal at youth level but they are looking to strengthen the ranks further.
Igor Tyjon is the player being linked with a move to The Emirates. Tyjon has already been linked with Arsenal in the past but the Gunners failed to land him in the summer.
However, Tyjon is now said to be looking for a way out of Ewood Park and according to the respected ITK account, HandofArsenal, the Gunners are leading the chase.
“Arsenal are looking to sign the highly talented Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers. The Gunners made two bids last summer, with Arsenal seeing their second bid rejected at around £2.2 million. Arsenal are leading the race as of today to sign the highly rated striker who has been scouted for a long period of time. Igor is currently on a scholarship contract and is keen on moving on.
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“Sources close to the player suggest he has already politely declined multiple new contract offers despite Blackburn Rovers’ best attempts to keep hold of their prized star striker. Igor’s representatives informed his parent club of the players desire to seek new challenges in a meeting as recent as three days ago. A fee close to £1m is suggested as a suitable offer to sign the highly talented striker, and Arsenal are keen to add him to their youth ranks to compete with Andre Harriman-Annous.”
Arsenal are looking to sign the highly talented Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers.
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Who is Arsenal target Igor Tyjon?
Like many young players, Igor Tyjon is making his way in the game at a Championship club and is highly-regarded at Blackburn Rovers.
Officials at Ewood Park have been desperate to keep the teenager but there is now an acceptance that he will move on at some point.
The 17-year-old has already played and scored for England at youth level and has also appeared for Rovers a handful of times at first-team level.
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Known for playing either across the front line or as an attacking midfielder, Tyjon is very much considered one of the brightest prospects in England below Premier League level.
With Arsenal already having a number of top talents in their ranks, adding Tyjon can only further benefit the club long-term.
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