Arsenal could postpone their move for Igor Tyjon until the summer after failing to find a breakthrough with Blackburn Rovers on a potential deal.
According to The Sun, Arsenal may have to push their plans to sign Igor Tyjon until the summer after failing to find a breakthrough with Blackburn Rovers. The teenage attacking prospect has been on their radar since the start of the winter transfer window, with earlier expectations pointing squarely at an imminent switch to the north London club.
Arsenal have been on the lookout for a new striker at the academy level for some time now, and the requirement appears to be a pressing matter. The Gunners have been looking at multiple young names from different academies, but they have narrowed their search to Blackburn Rovers’ Igor Tyjon.
Arsenal had opened discussions with the Championship club to sign Tyjon, with early indications pointing squarely at an imminent move for the 17-year-old prodigy. There were encouragement from all parties, particularly from that of the teenager, after he had turned down a professional offer from Rovers.
More reports around the early links indicated Igor Tyjon was keen on the move and wanted to make a step up in his career to one of the top Premier League teams. Manchester United had also entered the race to sign the youngster, as a move to Arsenal looked in some doubt.
Now, reports have stated the Gunners may have failed with a bid for Tyjon, with the reasons for the same being unclear at this moment. With the winter transfer window deadline fast approaching, there are considerable doubts about whether the Gunners can get the deal over the line.
Arsenal to pursue Igor Tyjon ahead of the summer?
Arsenal could now push towards a summer move for Tyjon, and they will hope to continue their work to sign the talented striker. With the time remaining in the window, there are considerable doubts over a potential deal before the deadline day, which could see the Gunners postpone the move until the summer.
In the meantime, Arsenal have made a loan approach for Hearts striker James Wilson, and a move could be on the cards. The one-cap Scottish international was initially seen as a first-team signing following the injury to Mikel Merino, but it may be a case for the academy rather than Mikel Arteta’s side.