Alan Nixon of The Sun has stated on his Patreon channel that Aston Villa want £20 million for striker Cameron Archer, despite rumors that Leeds United and Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United are interested.
Archer, 21, has returned to Villa Park after another successful loan spell in England’s second division, this time with Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough. He appeared in 23 games after signing in January, scoring 11 goals.
It comes after joining Preston in January and scored seven goals in 20 games. Clearly, a Championship-experienced striker. He was an unused substitute against Newcastle and saw action for five minutes against Everton.
CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs recently told Give Me Sport that Archer is up for sale and that Leeds are one of a number of clubs interested. Nixon says Sheffield United are also keen on a move for Archer.
Nixon also reports that a fee of £20m is required for Villa to accept the sale of the England U21 striker. Villa want a buyback clause – and Sheffield United want that to be worth £50m. So, plenty to happen.
Villa want £20m fee for Cameron Archer amid Leeds reports
What a signing Archer would be. He would instantly improve any club in England’s second tier, and there are also a handful of Premier League clubs he would help, too. Charlie Cresswell labelled him “deadly”.
Archer will want to stay in the Premier League but as time draws closer to the deadline, it might be that he cannot be so picky. A permanent move to a club pursuing promotion may have to do. Leeds, maybe?
Leeds desperately need a striker. Georginio Rutter is seen as a winger. Patrick Bamford can no longer be replied upon to remain fit and Joe Gelhardt is a 10. So, bringing in Archer gives Leeds a reliable no.9.
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