Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign Southampton forward Cameron Archer, despite an initial bid being rejected. Championship rivals Sunderland are also interested, but the Whites are considered the frontrunners for the 23-year-old's signature. Southampton would be willing to loan Archer out with an obligation to buy in the summer if they gain promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds United have reportedly initiated discussions with Southampton regarding a potential transfer for Cameron Archer , despite an initial offer being rejected. As the winter transfer window draws to a close, the club is attentively monitoring Archer's situation, having expressed interest in him for several transfer windows.
While Leeds deliberates on whether to submit a formal bid before Monday's deadline, Championship rivals Sunderland are actively attempting to gain an advantage in the race for Archer's signature. According to TBR Football, the Black Cats are 'prepared' to make an offer for Archer, but the report indicates that Leeds currently hold the 'upper hand'. The report states that Southampton would be willing to allow Archer to depart on loan this month, but they insist on an obligation to buy him permanently in the summer should they secure promotion to the Premier League. However, club sources have emphasized that Leeds will only pursue a player if they believe he will significantly enhance Daniel Farke's squad in their quest for promotion, and they will not simply add numbers to the team without a clear purpose. Archer joined Southampton in a £15 million transfer from Aston Villa last summer, signing a four-year contract with the south coast club. The 23-year-old has had a mixed season with Southampton, appearing in both the starting lineup and on the bench, scoring five goals in 25 appearances across all competitions. His contributions in the Premier League have been limited, with just two goals in 10 starts, as Southampton remain at the bottom of the table, 11 points adrift of safety. Despite his struggles this season, Archer has proven his capabilities at the Championship level during previous stints with Preston North End and Middlesbrough. He played a pivotal role for Middlesbrough during their 2023 play-off campaign. The report also suggests that Leeds have expressed interest in Middlesbrough's Emmanuel Latte Lath, who is reportedly eager to join Elland Road. Head coach Michael Carrick has not ruled out the possibility of Lath leaving the club before the February 3rd deadline. 'You never know what’s out there and what’s going to come - who’s going to offer what. That’s not just about Manu, that’s any player,' he stated. 'It’s a transfer window and anyone can offer what they want. So for me to sit here and say I’m confident or I’m not confident , it doesn’t really matter or affect it, because we’ve no idea what might come.
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