Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenal manager Mikel Arteta is still hoping to land a top-level forward before the end of the transfer window.The Premier League champions have so far only brought in Christos Tzolis in attack to replace Leandro Trossard but are hoping to move the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson on before the end of the window to free up funds for a big-money attacker.However, it's a youngster that Arsenal might land first, following a contract dispute at Blackburn Rovers.Igor Tyjon: 'Let me join Arsenal'According to a new report from James McNicholas of The Athletic, England youth striker Igor Tyjon is still a major target for Arsenal.McNicholas explains that Tyjon has declined to sign a professional contract with Rovers, with the club deciding to, rather unusually, extend his scholarship contract once again, for a third season. You may like Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has phoned Julian Alvarez personally, ahead of move: report Arsenal in talks over major striker signing: report Arsenal make 'aggressive' first transfer move of the summer window: report Tyjon has been a long-term target of the Gunners, with reporter Alan Nixon claiming on hisPatreonthat Tyjon has now formally asked his club to de-register him so that he can pursue his move to N5.Arsenal have offered �1 million for the youngster, with another �2m up front to sign him though Tyjon would likely not be a first-team option.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Gunners are still pursuing the likes of Victor Osimhen and Julian Alvarez to supplement an attacking line that also boasts Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and World Cup winner Mikel Merino as an emergency option, with Barnet-born 18-year-old Andre Harriman-Annous next in line.Arteta has shown willing to give Harriman-Annous who is the nephew of England rugby and British & Irish Lions's captain Maro Itoje a competition debut in both the Champions League and Carabao Cup over the last 12 months.Tyjon is still only 18 himself, having appeared twice in the Football League for Blackburn and represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-18 level.Tyjon is also eligible to represent Poland, who he has played for at under-16 level.The Gunners recently confirmed the appointment of David Horseman as their new under-21 head coach.Arsenal face Coventry City in the Premier League season opener.TOPICSArsenalTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
