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Aston Villa starlet Cameron Archer wanted on loan by several EFL clubs - including Preston, Derby and Sunderland - but Steven Gerrard wants to KEEP striker among his first-team

Aston Villa are fending off mounting interest in prolific young striker Cameron Archer.

A number of EFL clubs including Championship duo Preston and Derby are keen to take the 20 year-old on loan this month.

League One sides Sunderland, Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton and Lincoln are also among those who will be in the running if Archer is made available.

Aston Villa hotshot Cameron Archer is wanted by several EFL clubs after shining this season

But, for now, Villa are planning to keep hold of the England youth international.

Manager Steven Gerrard is a fan of the youngster and with Keinan Davis and Wesley out on loan Archer is the next striker in line behind Villa's established options of Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins.