Wrexham enters the transfer race for in-form Barnsley forward, Davis Keillor-Dunn, who has been scoring for fun in the lower EFL tiers.
Wrexham’s latest draw against Leicester ought to make the side reflect on its transfer window strategy. Touted to thrash the Foxes 4-0 at the Racecourse, Wrexham practically dropped points after being the dominant side.
Despite excelling in chance creation, Wrexham lacked the finishing nudge at times. Though Phil Parkinson’s squad selection had a say in it, for he benched in-form Broadhead & Sam Smith together, the Welsh club clearly underperformed even with Kieffer Moore available.
Notably, it’s back-to-back games when Wrexham’s attack force has not been up to the mark. While the repercussions keep them distant from a playoff spot, the recent struggle can serve as a wake-up call for the club.
With limited days left in the transfer window, Wrexham need to materialise their attacking interests. And what better than this opportunity? Given that the club finally gets a fresh shot at a transfer prospect after spending the majority of the window chasing lost deals.
As per the Football League World, Wrexham are interested in Barnsley striker Davis Keillor-Dunn. While the in-form forward has multiple suitors, Wrexham are on a level playing field in his active transfer race.
Davis Keillor-Dunn’s EFL numbers show promise
Having spent the majority of his career in different English divisions, Davis Keillor-Dunn’s profile speaks relatibility to Wrexham. Impressively, the 28-year-old has scored a bag of goals in almost every spell.
In his ongoing spell, Davis Keillor-Dunn has been the driving force behind Barnsley’s respectable league finishes ever since joining. Having netted 18 goals in 45 League One appearances last season, Keillor-Dunn may be on his way to outscore his previous numbers with 11 goals scored already.
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Interestingly, Keillor-Dunn’s recent numbers are no one-season miracle. With 22 goals in the 23/24 League Two campaign, 12 goals in the 22/23 season, and 15 goals in the 21/22 campaign, he has stamped his authority as a proven goalscorer.
Just like all of his previous spells, a transfer need likely arises from his ambition to test himself at a bigger stage. Already scoring for fun in the lower tiers, Wrexham should not hesitate to give him the Championship launchpad to showcase his talent.
Wrexham need to bring back Keillor-Dunn to Racecourse
If Wrexham manage to win Keillor-Dunn’s transfer race, it will be his Racecourse return and not an inaugural spell. While it is less known, he was part of Wrexham’s National League roster before departing in 2020.
Back then, Keillor-Dunn exited after a mere 6 appearances with a goal for Wrexham. Now, it can be the perfect time to recall him back as he is on a roll at Barnsley after making a £700k move in 2024.
Unequivocally, the idea of a comeback at an ambitious club like Wrexham ought to appease Keillor-Dunn. Factor this in with his previous transfer bills, and he can be the cost-effective solution for Wrexham’s attack.
Hitting his peak form at around 28, Keillor-Dunn can be a better 3rd choice forward for Wrexham than Hardie and J. Rodriguez. Not only does he allow the club to move ahead of the duo, but Keillor-Dunn can go neck to neck alongside Sam Smith for the backup role, too.
Scoring for fun and still available for an affordable fee, Keillor-Dunn’s signing can be a Sam Smith-type masterclass move. What better than this? His rumours can lead to a deadline day repeat as Wrexham did with Smith last year.
If Phil Parkinson had put Smith in the starting lineup against Leicester, the result could’ve been different. Having another in-form striker like him will only help Wrexham going forward while big Kieff rediscovers his touch.
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