Peterborough United are expected to make an improved bid for young Cheltenham Town winger Ethon Archer.
Despite the clubs disappointing start to the season, losing three league games on the bounce and falling out of the EFL Cup at the first round, Posh manager Darren Ferguson is arguably seeking to remain active in the transfer market focusing on injecting quality into his frontline.
Background And Form
The 22-year-old has been ever present for Cheltenham, since arriving in July 2024. During the 2024/2025 League Two season Archer tallied an impressive 46 league appearances, in which he scored seven goals and registering six assists
Playing Styles And Strengths
At six-foot two inches, Archer offers Peterborough United outstanding athleticism and physicality, the ability to be an aerial threat, holding up long balls and excelling in duels, would support Peterborough in many ways. FotMob data ranks his aerial duels won and defensive contributions in the top 24% among comparable players.
Furthermore, Archer boasts an impressive 69% successful dribble rate, suggesting confidence in 1v1 situations in wide areas. Overall, Ethon Archer impresses with his physicality, consistency, and readiness to contribute both goals and assists in every match of a season. His height and adaptability make him a reliable performer in midfield and wide areas.
Why Do Peterborough Need Ethon Archer?
Archer, a primarily left sided player, can also offer valuable versatility, having featured along the midfield for Cheltenham. These are positions Posh are short of in depth, having someone who can be deployed in many positions can only bolster the blues side.
Additionally, with Peterborough United getting off to a poor start, Darren Ferguson will be exploring options on a late move hoping to kick start his sides season, coming off the back of three consecutive league defeats, and finding themselves deep down the table in the early stages of the season.
The Challenge Cheltenham Face
Having gotten off to a poor start in their 2025/26 campaign, Cheltenham will not want to lose a vital first team player. His consistent performances and youth are drawing lots of interest from clubs in higher divisions putting the League Two outfit in a challenging position.
Comparing To Abraham Odoh
If we compare Archer to Abraham Odoh (who started for Posh in their 2-0 league defeat against Wigan), we can see some stark differences in the types of players they are.
Firstly, looking at Odoh he is three years older, and significantly shorter with a much more compact build. The 25-year-old is known for his dynamic and direct style of play, and he has been a steady contributor for Peterborough United in recent years.
On the flip side, Archer being much taller than Odoh may be able to bring a different offensive outlook, looking to use Archer as a target man for lofted balls, and using him for hold up play with players running off him.
Cheltenham’s Demands
Back in January 2025 Mk Dons put in a bid for Archer at an estimated figure of £250,000, this offer being rejected by The Robins. It is believed that Peterborough United have submitted a significantly lower bid more recently, which was also rebuffed.
Therefore, Cheltenham may see Archer’s value in the range of £300,000-£400,000.
Final Thoughts
Ethon Archer’s potential move to Peterborough United would be a smart, forward-looking investment. At 22, he’s a physically dominant, versatile wide player with a full League Two season under his belt—scoring 7 goals and assisting 6.
Posh’s interest reflects his growing profile of impressive moves, having sprinted his way up the footballing ladder, after only having been playing non-league football a few seasons ago. Peterborough United will arguably hope to get this move done as soon as possible as they look to kick on and start picking up some points.
