MEDICAL ONGOING: Arsenal complete the signing of French striker who Netted 40goals in all competitions last season,deal signed till 2030 as Medical currently ongoing – Congratulations Arsenal fans
MEDICAL ONGOING: Arsenal complete the signing of French striker who Netted 40goals in all competitions last season,deal signed till 2030 as Medical currently ongoing – Congratulations Arsenal fans
Arsenal have been unsuccessful with a second bid to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners have had a productive transfer window with six signings made for the senior squad.
The club are also looking to add quality talent to the academy, and a young striker is among their main priorities.
Arsenal recently failed to convince Will Wright to join them. The 17-year-old has signed for Liverpool from League Two side Salford City.
The Athletic now claim that the Gunners still want a competitor upfront for Andre Harriman-Annous at the Under-21 level.
Blackburn’s Tyjon has been identified as a top target, but the Championship outfit have turned down a second Arsenal bid.
The Gunners were determined to land Wright, who had scored 40 goals in his first season as a scholar for Salford.
They made a higher proposal than the Reds, but could not agree on terms with Wright, who preferred to remain in the North West.
Arsenal are now keen on landing Tyjon, who made a good impression for Blackburn at the Premier League 2 level last term.
The 17-year-old scored four goals from just seven PL 2 matches and also made two cameo appearances in the Championship for them.
Tyjon has also made eight appearances for England at the Under-17 level, scoring two goals while providing an assist.
He looks like a promising talent. The Gunners have had a couple of bids knocked back, but there is still time for a deal to be reached.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are preparing for a busy week with possible outgoings at the first-team level.
The Gunners are aiming to secure respectable amounts for any departure, and are unlikely to entertain cut-price transfers.
This is necessary for the club to extend their spending spree. The hierarchy have already spent close to £200 million on signings.
Arsenal are widely known to be interested in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, but need to recoup funds to afford the £67.5m fee.
His release clause formally expired on August 1, but Palace could still sanction his sale for a higher initial amount of £35m.
