Derby County has had a shaky start to life in the Championship after being promoted from League One last season, losing two of their first three games, and the Rams were also knocked out of the EFL Cup by League Two Barrow via penalty shootout.
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Rams manager Paul Warne is looking for a new striker to keep the club in the Championship.
According to journalist Darren Witcoop, Preston North End forward Will Keane has been approached by the Rams about a move to Pride Park.
The Ireland international only joined North End from Wigan Athletic this summer, but he might be on the move again, with Warne’s men interested in his services, and Football Insider reports that West Brom and Wrexham have both made bids for the 31-year-old.
Reaction given as Rams enquire for Keane
Shaun Woodward, a Rams fan analyst for Football League World, said: “I’d be happy with any potential signing right now; we’re that desperate for a striker right now, so if he comes in, he can only make us better because what we have right now isn’t going to cut it in the Championship.”
“He’s past 30, which isn’t ideal, but beggars can’t be choosers, and he has championship experience.
“He scored in double figures over the past two seasons.
“I believe he has scored in double figures in each of the last four seasons, so he certainly understands where the net is.
“Ideally, we’d like someone a little younger, but he’s an experienced striker, and I believe he’d be better than what we already have, so I’d be pleased to have him, even if he’s not my first choice.
“But at the moment, we just need to get bodies in the door, before the transfer window ends, so I’d be happy to have him.”
