Southampton have rejected an approach from Leeds United to take Cameron Archer on loan.
The 23-year old has a number of clubs interested including Sunderland but Southampton want him to stay after loaning Ben Brereton Diaz to Sheffield United.
Striker has been the priority position for Leeds for this window and they have been struggling to find a deal that fits under the PSR restrictions.
Talks may continue as they run out of options and the window draws to a close.
Archer has made 25 appearances in all competitions for Southampton this season, scoring five times.