Five games, four goals: Former Preston North End, West Brom target flying at new club after Southampton departure

Former Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion transfer target Cameron Archer has enjoyed an impressive start at French club Auxerre after leaving Southampton. The striker joined the Ligue 1 side on a loan deal without an option to buy, reuniting with manager Will Still. Archer has scored four goals in his first five games for Auxerre, netting against Lyon, Nice, Brest, and Rennes.

Preston and West Brom both targeted Archer during the summer window, but high wages contributed to a move failing to materialize. The72 writer Charlie Hodgson argues that moving away from England has revitalized Archer's form following a difficult spell at Southampton. Hodgson suggests that both Championship clubs may continue monitoring the striker ahead of next summer.