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Igor Tyjon Transfer from Blackburn Rovers U21 to Arsenal
James McNicholas of The Athletic reports that Arsenal are continuing their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers youth striker Igor Tyjon and have already made several bids, but the youngster’s club is refusing to sell. McNicholas adds that Tyjon has declined to sign a professional contract with Rovers, and the club have extended his scholarship contract into a third year. According to Alan Nixon, Tyjon has now formally asked Rovers to de-register him as he looks to complete his move to Arsenal. Nixon reports that the player's case is set to go before an independent panel, the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee, and that the process could take several weeks. RoversXtra reported that Arsenal’s current offer for Tyjon is worth £1m upfront, with a further £2m in add-ons.
James McNicholas of The Athletic reports that Arsenal are continuing their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers youth striker Igor Tyjon and have already made several bids, but the youngster’s club is refusing to sell. McNicholas adds that Tyjon has declined to sign a professional contract with Rovers, and the club have extended his scholarship contract into a third year. According to Alan Nixon, Tyjon has now formally asked Rovers to de-register him as he looks to complete his move to Arsenal. Nixon reports that the player's case is set to go before an independent panel, the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee, and that the process could take several weeks. RoversXtra reported that Arsenal’s current offer for Tyjon is worth £1m upfront, with a further £2m in add-ons.
Arsenal have submitted an offer for striker Igor Tyjon, who is trying to leave Blackburn Rovers. A report from Rovers Xtra states that Arsenal's offer is worth a total of £2m for Tyjon and that the centre-forward is pushing to leave Blackburn. This resulted in him being excluded from pre-season fixtures. Negotiations are not progressing, as the Rovers are unwilling to approve a sale, and the situation may have to be decided by a tribunal.
Arsenal have submitted an offer for striker Igor Tyjon, who is trying to leave Blackburn Rovers. A report from Rovers Xtra states that Arsenal's offer is worth a total of £2m for Tyjon and that the centre-forward is pushing to leave Blackburn. This resulted in him being excluded from pre-season fixtures. Negotiations are not progressing, as the Rovers are unwilling to approve a sale, and the situation may have to be decided by a tribunal.
According to Alan Nixon, Arsenal are expected to finally sign teenage Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon.
According to Alan Nixon, Arsenal are expected to finally sign teenage Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon.
Although Igor Tyjon signed a contract extension with Blackburn Rovers in May that is valid until 2027, there is an expectation that the club will sell him this summer. Arsenal is pursuing the England U18 striker with strong interest. If he is transferred before Deadline Day, he is likely to join Arsenal’s U21 side.
Although Igor Tyjon signed a contract extension with Blackburn Rovers in May that is valid until 2027, there is an expectation that the club will sell him this summer. Arsenal is pursuing the England U18 striker with strong interest. If he is transferred before Deadline Day, he is likely to join Arsenal’s U21 side.
Journalist Alan Nixon has reported that Arsenal have been made aware that Blackburn are willing to sell Igor Tyjon and intend to work quickly to complete a deal for the England Under-18 international. Writing on Patreon, Nixon stated that Arsenal are nearing an agreement for the striker. He added that while Blackburn have turned down bids for over a year, they are now willing to negotiate a sale and Arsenal plan to conclude the deal quickly. It is reported that Tyjon is not in Tony Mowbray’s plans as they prepare for his departure.
Journalist Alan Nixon has reported that Arsenal have been made aware that Blackburn are willing to sell Igor Tyjon and intend to work quickly to complete a deal for the England Under-18 international. Writing on Patreon, Nixon stated that Arsenal are nearing an agreement for the striker. He added that while Blackburn have turned down bids for over a year, they are now willing to negotiate a sale and Arsenal plan to conclude the deal quickly. It is reported that Tyjon is not in Tony Mowbray’s plans as they prepare for his departure.
According to Alan Nixon via Patreon, Igor Tyjon is increasingly likely to move to Arsenal this summer, with the Gunners hoping to agree to a deal worth approximately £2 million plus extras. Tyjon has been in a contract dispute with Rovers, having recently extended his scholar deal instead of signing professional terms. Arsenal had an offer for Tyjon rejected earlier this year. The player is in the last year of his deal at Ewood Park.
According to Alan Nixon via Patreon, Igor Tyjon is increasingly likely to move to Arsenal this summer, with the Gunners hoping to agree to a deal worth approximately £2 million plus extras. Tyjon has been in a contract dispute with Rovers, having recently extended his scholar deal instead of signing professional terms. Arsenal had an offer for Tyjon rejected earlier this year. The player is in the last year of his deal at Ewood Park.
According to Alan Nixon, Blackburn are optimistic about making progress on a new contract with Igor Tyjon. It was feared that Igor Tyjon would depart Ewood Park due to interest from clubs such as Arsenal over the last 12 months. Arsenal had an offer for the 18-year-old rejected earlier this year while attempting to complete a deal during the January transfer window. Blackburn hope to persuade him to stay with the Championship side. It is believed that Rovers are willing to offer the teenager more money in exchange for him signing a long-term contract.
According to Alan Nixon, Blackburn are optimistic about making progress on a new contract with Igor Tyjon. It was feared that Igor Tyjon would depart Ewood Park due to interest from clubs such as Arsenal over the last 12 months. Arsenal had an offer for the 18-year-old rejected earlier this year while attempting to complete a deal during the January transfer window. Blackburn hope to persuade him to stay with the Championship side. It is believed that Rovers are willing to offer the teenager more money in exchange for him signing a long-term contract.
Igor Tyjon has rejected another contract offer from Blackburn Rovers, a club he has made three first-team appearances for. This latest development could prompt action from Arsenal, who have a long-standing interest in the player and remain interested. After a prolonged period of failed negotiations, Blackburn may now have to consider selling the striker, who has also been linked with Chelsea.
Igor Tyjon has rejected another contract offer from Blackburn Rovers, a club he has made three first-team appearances for. This latest development could prompt action from Arsenal, who have a long-standing interest in the player and remain interested. After a prolonged period of failed negotiations, Blackburn may now have to consider selling the striker, who has also been linked with Chelsea.
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