Man Utd now aiming to sign Igor Tyjon ahead of Arsenal in January

Manchester United are planning to beat Arsenal to the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, according to The Sun.

The 17-year-old is currently on a scholarship contract with the Championship outfit, which expires at the end of June this year.

He has informed his desire to pursue a bigger challenge. Arsenal have been long-term admirers and first tried to sign him last summer.

They were willing to pay up to £2.2 million for his services, but Rovers snubbed the opportunity to sell.