Igor Tyjon, an 18-year-old centre-forward with English and Polish citizenship, was included on the list of players retained by Blackburn Rovers for the 2026/2027 season. The player's scholarship contract was extended for a third year, now expiring on June 30, 2026, which means he will not be a free agent this summer. The forward, who has 5 caps and 3 goals for the England U18 national team, has attracted interest from clubs that include Chelsea and Arsenal. According to reports from February 2026, Blackburn valued the player at £2 million and had turned down a bid from Arsenal that was over £1 million.