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Southampton sign £15m striker Archer from Villa

Southampton have signed striker Cameron Archer from Aston Villa for £15m.

The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal at St Mary's and leaves Villa despite only returning from Sheffield United last month.

The England Under-21 international rejoined Villa after the Blades' relegation from the Premier League last season triggered a buy-back clause, but they have now decided to sell him again.

Archer said: “I'm really excited to be here. I had a good chat with the gaffer [Russell Martin]. Obviously, he told me everything I needed to hear.

“That was one of the main reasons why I'm here, his playing style, his coaching and trying to improve me as a player.