It is believed that the Railwaymen have already rejected two bids for the Winsford born striker, one from Ipswich Town and another from Bristol City.
Bristol City who have already splashed out £1.5m for Emad Meteb who is one of Africas hottest properties netting 22 goals in 40 international for Egypt.
Now Robins boss Gary Johnson is still looking for one more striker and that has prompted him to turn his attention to Nicky Maynard after a failed attempt to land Forest's Nanthan Tyson.