Arsenal signs young striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Arsenal has agreed to sign 18-year-old striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers for an initial fee of £1 million, alongside add-ons and a 25% sell-on clause. Tyjon has already completed his medical with Arsenal, and the deal comes after lengthy negotiations that aimed to avoid a tribunal. He has had limited opportunities at Blackburn but managed to score seven goals and provide two assists in 21 youth team appearances last season. Tyjon made his senior debut in the League Cup and was on the bench for several Championship matches. An official announcement from Arsenal is expected soon.
- •Tyjon has completed his medical with Arsenal.
- •The transfer fee is structured with potential add-ons.
- •The sell-on clause is set at 25%.
- •Tyjon previously scored seven goals for Blackburn's youth teams.
- •The deal was struck to avoid a tribunal hearing.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal deal to sign young striker includes sell-on clause
"Arsenal have agreed to pay an initial fee of just £1m for Igor Tyjon, but the Blackburn Rovers youth striker will have add-ons and a sell-on clause in his deal.Photo via Tyjon on InstagramJames McNic...
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