Aston Villa make decision on former Sheffield United and Middlesbrough man amid 'interest'
Aston Villa will reportedly allow former Sheffield United and Middlesbrough forward Cameron Archer to depart on loan this summer.
The 22-year-old completed a permanent move away from Villa Park last summer, linking up with Sheffield United following their promotion to the Premier League.
However, due to a clause in his contract, he immediately moved back to Villa when the Blades suffered relegation to the Championship. Although he has played a part in pre-season preparations, it appears the marksman is set for another season away from Villa.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Archer will be allowed to leave on loan during the current transfer window. There is said to be interest from Bundesliga side Union Berlin, as well as Spanish outfit Getafe.
AFC Bournemouth were linked with Archer earlier in the summer, although it remains to be seen whether the Cherries have maintained their interest. A move to the Vitality Stadium would reunite Archer with his former Blades teammate Daniel Jebbison, who left Bramall Lane for Bournemouth at the end of last season.
In his first spell at Villa, Archer was loaned out on three separate occasions. He was first sent to National League side Solihull Moors, before his first opportunity in the EFL with Preston North End.
Middlesbrough swooped to sign the frontman in January 2023 and he registered 11 goals in 23 appearances for the club. His season at Sheffield United was not quite as productive, as Archer managed just four goals in 32 outings.