Wrexham could look to 'hijack' West Brom’s move for 13-goal Championship striker after 'failed bid'

League One new boys Wrexham have recently had a bid of around £750,000 turned down for West Bromwich Albion striker target Will Keane, according to reports.

Football Insider reporter Peter O’Rourke understands that the ambitious Welsh side are keen to bolster their attacking options in the final days of the summer window as they target a third consecutive promotion this term after jumping straight from the National League to League One in just two seasons.

Championship promotion hopefuls West Brom are also huge admirers of Preston North End striker Keane and see him as the ideal attacking target to help them on their promotion pursuit after an impressive campaign which saw him score 13 goals in 38 appearances for the Lancashire side last term.

The 31-year-old has hit double figures in both of his last two Championship seasons and has kicked off this campaign in similar fashion with one goal in two appearances as he enters the final year of his Deepdale contract. The Express and Star understands that West Brom did test Preston’s resolve with a bid earlier in the summer but that was swiftly rejected by the Lillywhites, who are determined not to lose one of their main players in the final days of the window.

Baggies manager Carlos Corberan has since cooled his interest in the Republic of Ireland international, but could still return to the table with an improved bid before Friday’s transfer deadline day.

Fellow Championship side Cardiff City are also believed to be watching Keane’s situation closely. They currently sit bottom of the table and are determined to turn their fortunes around after picking up just one point from their opening three league matches against Sunderland, Burnley and Swansea City.