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England face battle with Poland to secure wonderkid, 17, targeted for Arsenal transfer

BLACKBURN striker Igor Tyjon is wanted by England ahead of Poland. Advertisement 2 England are battling with Poland for Blackburn's Igor Tyjon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Top FA spy Chris Brass was a guest at The Gunners are eyeing a deal with However, Blackburn are expected to demand as much as possible for one of their prized academy assets. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Manchester United showed interest in Tyjon a year ago, but the teenager was happy to stay at Ewood Park and fight for a place in the first team. They have already signed Christian Norgaard, Kepa and Noni Madueke in the summer. Rovers are also eyeing a pay-as-you-play deal for Yverdon Sports midfielder Moussa Baradji, 24, after a medical hitch. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Baradji operates as a central and defensive midfielder as well as a right winger. He played 27 times in the Swiss Super League last season, scoring four goals and making three assists. Noni Madueke joins Arsenal in £52million transfer from Chelsea as Arteta's spending spree set to reach almost £200m Rovers also face competition from Celtic and Advertisement Fiorentina, Torino and Parma in Italy have also shown interest as well as Swiss outfit 2