Mikel Arteta eyes future star as Arsenal close in on teen attacking sensation

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Blackburn Rovers wonderkid Igor Tyjon.

The 17-year-old is highly rated across England, and Arsenal are now edging closer to securing his signature. According to Hand of Arsenal via football transfers, the Gunners are leading the race for the 17-year-old attacker and are likely to sign him for around £1 million.

The England under-18 International is in the final six months of his scholarship deal with Blackburn, and Arsenal are ready to snap him up on a bargain.