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.

Tyjon has made three appearances for Blackburn’s senior side with two in the Championship in the 2024-25 season and the last in the EFL Cup last season.

He has not signed a professional deal with Blackburn but is into the third year of his scholarship.

According to Transfermarkt, Tyjon scored seven goals in 21 appearances in all competitions for Blackburn’s academy sides last season.

Blackburn have been approached for comment.