Arsenal finalizing deal for Blackburn forward Tyjon
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Arsenal is nearing the completion of a deal to sign 18-year-old striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers. The follow-up to a January pursuit, a medical is anticipated soon after both clubs reached an agreement. Tyjon, who has made three senior appearances for Blackburn, scored seven goals for the club's academy sides last season and has not yet signed a professional contract. Blackburn has been approached for comment regarding the transfer.
- •Igor Tyjon is 18 years old and plays as a striker.
- •Arsenal attempted to sign him in January.
- •He has made three appearances for Blackburn's senior team.
- •Tyjon scored seven goals for Blackburn's academy last season.
- •A medical examination for Tyjon is expected soon.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal hold medical ahead of Blackburn Rovers signing
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Blackburn forward Tyjon set for Arsenal
"Arsenal are getting closer to completing a deal to sign 18-year-old Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon. The England youth international has been a long-term target for the Gunners and they attempted to complete a deal to sign the forward in January. Multiple sources have now told BBC Sport that a deal has now been agreed between both clubs and a medical is expected to take place.
"Arsenal have finally reached an agreement for the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, with the player holding a medical on Friday.Photo via Blackburn Rovers on TwitterArsenal have spent we...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:05 AMArsenal hold medical ahead of Blackburn Rovers signing
Arsenal have finally reached an agreement for the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, with the player holding a medical on Friday.Photo via Blackburn Rovers on TwitterArsenal have spent we...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:31 PMBlackburn forward Tyjon set for Arsenal
Arsenal are getting closer to completing a deal to sign 18-year-old Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon. The England youth international has been a long-term target for the Gunners and they attempted to complete a deal to sign the forward in January. Multiple sources have now told BBC Sport that a deal has now been agreed between both clubs and a medical is expected to take place.
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