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Cameron Archer: Aston Villa striker joins Preston North End on loan until end of season

Championship side Preston have signed Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer on loan until the end of the season.

He also scored in the following round at Chelsea, and has six goals in four Papa John's Trophy games this term too.

"There were several clubs chasing his signature but we're the privileged ones to be able to take him," Preston boss Ryan Lowe told the club website.

"We're absolutely delighted. He's a natural goalscorer who I'm really excited to work with and hopefully he'll score some goals for us."

Archer, who scored six times in 29 games on loan at National League side Solihull last season, recently signed a new deal to stay at Villa until 2025, and has played three Premier League games this campaign.