Southampton are open to letting Cameron Archer leave the club ahead of the transfer deadline, with Preston North End reportedly eyeing a loan deal for the striker. Archer has been in-demand this summer, with Derby County also reportedly keen on signing the player. The 21-year-old has scored 11 goals in 77 matches for the Saints, but his career has stalled in recent times. He spent time on loan at Deepdale during the 2021/22 season, scoring seven goals in 20 appearances, and another successful loan spell at Middlesbrough the following season saw him become one of the most in-demand strikers in English football. However, Archer's form has dipped since returning to Southampton, and the club are willing to let him go. Preston will be hoping to complete a deal for Archer before the transfer deadline, but they face competition from other Championship clubs. The Saints are currently 4th in the Championship, 80 points from 46 games, with a recent form of 3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first). They are 15 points behind leaders Coventry and have a goal difference of +26. Southampton's last result was a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on 12th May 2026. The Saints are also dealing with an injury to Caspar Jander, who is currently sidelined.