Leeds United and Sunderland face transfer hurdle as Southampton forward linked with Premier League club
Leeds United target Cameron Archer is reportedly of interest to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has been a quiet transfer window at Elland Road, but Archer has emerged as a target with the deadline just around the corner.
Sunderland have also been linked with the Southampton forward, who has scored twice in the Premier League this season.
The former Sheffield United forward has impressed at Championship level before, starring during loan spells at Preston North End and Middlesbrough.
However, it appears there could be Premier League interest in the services of the 23-year-old.
Speaking on talkSPORT, reporter Alex Crook said: “They want the striker as well I’m told. The striker ideally would be homegrown to help with that quota.
“I think Cameron Archer at Southampton may be a target, but Southampton are reluctant to let him go.”
If Wolves do indeed make a move for Archer, the offer of Premier League football may prove tempting.
However, Southampton’s reluctance to let him go may prove an obstacle. Matters could also be complicated by the fact Wolves are in a relegation battle the Saints are also embroiled in.
Leeds have favoured Joel Piroe as their main marksman this season, with Mateo Joseph second in the pecking order.
Patrick Bamford is also in the Elland Road ranks but has been sidelined by injury. Joe Gelhardt, meanwhile, has been loaned to Hull City for the rest of the season.