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Millwall should consider making an offer for Queens Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dykes.

Millwall boss Neil Harris is desperate for attacking reinforcements before the end of the summer transfer window, and should perhaps consider signing Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers to ensure he has enough options for the 2024/25 campaign.

Despite the Lions scoring five goals during their opening two defeats of the Championship season, prior to the 0-0 draw against Hull City this past weekend, head coach Neil Harris wants to bring in another forward option before the end of the summer transfer window.

Harris has made no secret of the fact that he is not entirely happy with the current state of his Millwall squad, having previously explained that he has been "very honest, open and passionate" about his desire to bring more new players to The Den.

The 47-year-old stated last week that he felt at least three new signings were needed before the transfer deadline on Friday, to add to the acquisitions of Macaulay Langstaff, Liam Roberts, Lukas Jensen and Japhet Tanganga.

Since then, the Lions have brought in teenage midfielder Daniel Kelly from Celtic and exciting winger Femi Azeez from Reading, but they are yet to sign another striker to compete with Langstaff and Tom Bradshaw.

Neil Harris wants another attacking option in at Millwall

Millwall enjoyed a good run of form under Harris during the second half of last season, and usually played with two strikers up front during that successful period.

During the first three league games of the 2024/25 campaign, in which the Lions have failed to win once, Harris has opted to start with one striker. That may be due to the fact that Langstaff and Bradshaw are the only natural senior strikers available, with Zian Flemming, who often supported the striker under Harris, being sidelined.

Harris spoke to London News Online last week about his desire to bring in reinforcements up front, despite being happy with the attacking intent his side had shown.

"We need top end of the pitch. We are at least two players short at the top end of the pitch and in midfield," said Harris.

The Lions' boss also spoke about his squad lacking depth after their 4-3 defeat away against Bristol City.

"Our rival brings on quality and game-changers, and we struggle to see the game out because we can't make one or two subs," Harris explained further.

It seems as though Millwall will attempt to bring in another forward before the end of the summer transfer window, and they have been linked with Middlesbrough's Josh Coburn, so it will be an interesting few days at The Den ahead of the deadline this week.

Millwall should consider reigniting their interest in Lyndon Dykes

Queens Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dykes was left out by Marti Cifuentes for the R's game against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, despite scoring the equalising goal against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane the previous week.

Cifuentes did not give a definitive answer when he was asked whether Dykes could leave the club during his post-match interview with Sky Sports after the 1-1 draw, which suggests that there could be something in the Scotland international moving on before Friday's deadline.

Millwall had a bid of £3 million for Dykes rejected in January 2023, and should consider reigniting their interest now that the Scotland international might become available - especially considering he is unlikely to cost as much now as he would have then, given his form at Loftus Road.

The 28-year-old could fit in well at The Den, and his excellent hold-up play would enable Millwall to get up the pitch in games where they are under pressure.

His combative approach would be likely to endear him to the Lions' supporters, while he is capable of scoring goals despite not being the most prolific striker in the second tier.

He is a different sort of player to Langstaff and Bradshaw, which would give Harris the option to mix things up, and he could help to get the best out of Millwall's current forwards.

There is likely to be plenty of Championship interest in Dykes this week if he is made available, but Millwall should consider making an approach if the opportunity presents itself, especially if they cannot complete a deal for Coburn.