The 27-year-old was a mainstay in the Reds frontline during his first campaign, having only joined Oakwell from Wigan Athletic the previous year.
But he only signed a one-year deal, and ever since Barnsley’s retained list was made public, his future has been uncertain.
With the expiry of his contract fast-approaching, it appears League Two interest has emerged in the former Fulham frontman.
According to Football League World, MK Dons are eyeing a free transfer swoop for the tricky attacker.
The Dons have already shown plenty of ambition in the summer window, making some eye-catching signings as they prepare for for an assault on the fourth-tier title.
Among those to have joined the Dons is experienced winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, who worked with the club’s head coach Paul Warne at Derby County.
Humphrys, like Mendez-Laing, would arguably be a huge coup for any club competing in League Two.
Barnsley, on the other hand, would be suffering a blow if they lost an important player to a club in the division below.
“I am a happy-go-lucky person… especially when I can resonate with a place like Barnsley,” Humphrys said in reference to his time at Oakwell in November.
“I’m from Oldham, which is a working-class town with typical folks, and Barnsley is just like that. Knowing that the individuals you are representing are similar to you and your family makes it easy to go above and beyond.
“I have resonated with that and I will always try my best and try to make the fans proud, number one and my family proud, number two.
“It’s just easier when you can relate to a place and the fans gravitate to you like they have here. It’s brilliant, I am enjoying it and long may it continue.”
