MANCHESTER UNITED target Igor Tyjon has signed up with a top agency as his Blackburn future comes into doubt.
The striker, 16, is wanted at Old Trafford but United could face competition with other clubs also keen on the youngster.
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Tyjon is yet to make is professional debut having only turned 16 back in March.
But he has impressed at youth level scoring two goals in his three appearances for Rovers in the Premier League 2.
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While he has also gained experience in the U18 Premier League, making seven appearances last season.
It's not just club level where the teenager is excelling either.
Tyjon has already been called up to the England U16 national team, scoring twice on his debut against Saudi Arabia's U16 outfit.
The rising star can also represent Poland, but so far has chosen to line up for Neil Ryan's young lions.
Tyjon joins a long list of talent emerging from Blackburn Rovers' academy.
Fans have already seen academy graduate Adam Wharton burst on to the scene after signing for Crystal Palace in the January transfer window.
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The 20-year-old slotted into the Premier League with ease and has already earned himself a spot in England's 26-man Euros squad this summer.
United have shifted their transfer focus and know that Tijon would fit the requirements of new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe's strict recruitment policy.
The Red Devils are ensuring every signing is under of the age of 25 while no 'galacticos' are going to be allowed through the doors at Old Trafford.
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Tyjon could join a blossoming academy at Carrington with stars such as Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo making the grade from he youth system in Manchester over recent seasons.
