North Melbourne are poised to secure Melbourne midfielder Dom Tyson after the player and the Demons agreed he would explore his options in this trade period.

A day after the Kangaroos missed out on Andrew Gaff, who decided to remain at West Coast, Tyson is understood to have indicated he is interested in a move to Arden Street.

The inside midfielder had also been considering an approach from Gold Coast but it is understood he would prefer to remain in Melbourne.

On the way to North? Melbourne midfielder Dom Tyson. Credit:AAP

Tyson, who began his career at Greater Western Sydney, could shape as a straight swap for Kangaroos ruckman Braydon Preuss, who has asked to be traded to Melbourne.