Preston have submitted an enquiry for Barnsley striker Davis Keillor-Dunn, who is considering his options in this month’s transfer window. According to sources close to negotiations, Preston made an enquiry to Barnsley to understand the finances of a potential transfer. No offer has been lodged yet by Preston, but Davis Keillor-Dunn is firmly on the shortlist.

Pete O'Rourke reported that Preston North End sent representatives to Merseyside to watch Davis Keillor-Dunn during Barnsley's FA Cup tie against Liverpool.

Valerien Ismael's side are considering a move for Barnsley's 28-year-old English and Scottish striker Davis Keillor-Dunn and sent scouts to watch him play in an FA Cup tie against Liverpool. According to Football Insider, the club is considering a potential transfer in the coming weeks before the transfer deadline on Monday, 2nd February. The same source indicates they may face competition from league rivals Middlesbrough and Preston North End, both of whom are aiming for promotion to the Premier League. Keillor-Dunn, whose contract with Barnsley runs until June 2027, has scored 11 goals in 21 League One appearances this season. Reports from January 2026 state that Barnsley have set a valuation of more than £5 million on the forward.