Manchester United are in a transfer battle for Blackburn Rovers star Igor Tyjon and Ineos can learn from the past.
The 2026 summer transfer window will be focused on strengthening in midfield and Manchester United have a long-term interest in Igor Tyjon.
The 17-year-old midfielder has been drawing attention to himself in Blackburn Rovers’ youth academy, and United seem keen to reignite their interest and bring Tyjon to Old Trafford.
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Tyjon was on Ineos’ radar back in 2024, and ever since the takeover at United, it has been made a priority to sign young, upcoming talents.
The Blackburn star will turn 18 years old next month and Ineos could make their move in the summer.
Man United cannot repeat Adam Wharton mistake with Igor Tyjon
When United are choosing whether or not to raid Blackburn for Tyjon this summer, Ineos should cast their mind back to Adam Wharton.
Like Tyjon, Wharton also came through Blackburn’s youth academy before making his first-team debut in 2022.
Just two years later, Crystal Palace struck a £22 million deal to bring Wharton to the Premier League.
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Considering that Tyjon is being billed the ‘next Wharton’, United should not pass up the opportunity to bring him to Manchester.
Reports claim Arsenal are leading the race for Tyjon, while Newcastle United, Liverpool and Leeds United have also shown interest. It is up to Ineos to put United at the forefront of the conversation.
Adam Wharton’s value has skyrocketed to £100m
Palace took a gamble on signing Wharton from Blackburn, but it seems they are now likely to sell him for five times his transfer fee this summer.
Wharton is one of United’s top midfield targets, but the 22-year-old is now valued at £100 million due to his impressive performances for Palace and England.
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Ineos should keep that in mind when discussing Tyjon. A low-risk move could leave United with a future mega star.
Tyjon may or may not have what it takes to follow in Wharton’s footsteps and go from a promising Blackburn talent to a Premier League star, but it is worth the risk given the hype around his potential.
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