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Leeds United are leading the chase for Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer.
That is according to Football League World, who report Sheffield United are also at the front of the queue alongside the Whites in the race for the 21-year-old.
As per the report, it is also said that Southampton are not currently in the running for Archer despite the Daily Mail having claimed they were interested earlier this week.
Archer is set to be allowed to leave Villa this summer, with journalist Alan Nixon stating on his Patreon that Archer will be available for a fee of around £20 million.
Villa are also expected to demand a £50 million buy-back clause is inserted into the deal, as they look to keep one of their most promising youngsters within arms length.
Leeds and Sheffield United leading Archer chase
Leeds remain in the market for attacking reinforcements before the end of the window with a new number nine top of their list of priorities.
Archer is the name to have been most heavily linked in recent weeks, though clearly his asking price will provide a significant stumbling block.
According to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas, Archer would prefer to remain in the Premier League but it is also uncertain as to whether Sheffield United can meet the £20 million valuation.
Archer has already proven himself on two loan spells in the Championship during his career, netting 18 goals in 40 appearances for Preston North End and Middlesbrough respectively.
North End boss Ryan Lowe described Archer as a ‘fantastic’ player during his time working alongside him, and would clearly represent a significant coup if Leeds were to sign him.