Southampton sign Villa striker Archer

Days before the Premier League kicks off, the center forward has become a top priority target for the Saints.

Per The Athletic, Archer is eligible to move clubs, even though he just re-joined Villa this summer.

He was at Sheffield United last term, scoring four goals in 32 games for the relegated Blades.

After they went down, Villa were obligated as part of a previous agreement to re-sign Archer.

The Midlands club would be happy to sell him to the Saints, as he is not in Unai Emery’s first team plans.