Arsenal have had a bid rejected for Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, according to reports.

Writing on his Patreon, The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has revealed that the Gunners tabled a £1m offer for the 17-year-old, which was “turned down”.

Tyjon has been linked with a switch to the Emirates over the past few months, but it appears as if Mikel Arteta‘s side have stepped up their interest.

So, what should fans know about the teenager? Press the next page as we list three interesting facts about Tyjon.