Archer and Tuanzebe to join Auxerre

Cameron Archer (left) and Axel Tuanzebe (right) in action Image source, Getty Images
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Axel Tuanzebe (right) has agreed a two-year-deal with Auxerre

ByDan GeorgeBBC SportandNizaar KinsellaFootball reporter
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Southampton forward Cameron Archer has joined French side Auxerre on a season's loan while former Manchester United and Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe is expected to join permanently.

It is understood Tuanzebe has agreed a two-year-deal at the club, while Archer will spend the season at the Ligue 1 outfit, who have lost their opening two league games.

Archer, 24, has made 77 appearances and scored 11 goals since joining Saints from Aston Villa in August 2024.

Tuanzebe arrives in France as a free agent, having left Burnley over the summer.

He started his career at Manchester United, departing on loan for spells with Aston Villa, Napoli and Stoke City.

The 28-year-old made 37 first-team appearances during his time at United.