Blackburn Rovers are one of the sides aiming for success in the Championship this season.
However, so far in the campaign, Rovers have struggled with the outfit currently sitting 20th going into the second half of the season.
Furthermore, Blackburn have struggled for goals with the outfit scoring just 24 times this season, and scoring just four times across their last five games.
Now, it appears that the side could lose another forward, with Premier League side Arsenal interested.
According to Sky Sports, reporting on their live transfer news blog, Arsenal have held talks with Blackburn Rovers over the signing of forward Igor Tyjon.
Furthermore, the source has revealed that Arsenal have kept an eye on the England U18 international’s development for some time and a move this month has not been ruled out.
The forward has impressed in the Premier League 2 so far this season, with him scoring three times whilst also assisting one goal.
Meanwhile, he has featured for Rovers professionally with him making his debut for the side last season and also featuring against Bradford City earlier this season.
As well as this, whilst he primarily plays as a striker, he can also play in an attacking midfield position therefore showing his versatility in front of goal.
Now, with the talks revealed, fans may look towards Ewood Park to see if any updates emerge on the deal.
Furthermore, fans of Arsenal could start to enquire about the striker and what he could possibly bring to the club in the future.
However, with the deal still in the talking stage, there is still a long way to go for this transfer to successfully occur.
Therefore, supporters may have to be patient for updates about the deal’s progression and its chances of completion, whether that be in January or another window.
