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Why keeping Cameron Archer might have been Southampton’s best option after all

Southampton must regret not keeping Cameron Archer around as he continues to fire home the goals for Auxerre.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Why keeping Cameron Archer might have been Southampton’s best option after all
Key Things to Know
  • Saints Marching argues Southampton should have kept Cameron Archer rather than loaning him to French club Auxerre.
  • Cameron Archer joined Auxerre on a season-long loan deal late in the summer transfer window.
  • The 24-year-old striker has scored four goals in his first five Ligue 1 appearances in France.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Saints Marching's Kelan Sarson argues that Southampton may regret sending striker Cameron Archer on loan to Auxerre following an injury concern for top scorer Cyle Larin. With Larin limping off during a 0-0 draw against Bolton Wanderers, manager Tonda Eckert faces a lack of reliable alternatives up front after Lewis Dobbin and Divin Mubama struggled to impress.

Meanwhile, Archer has made an impressive start in Ligue 1 under former Southampton manager Will Still, scoring four goals in his first five appearances. Sarson contends that keeping the 24-year-old striker as a competent squad option would have provided valuable depth rather than relying on current attacking alternatives.

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