The Australian club are also keen on Forssell, who is currently without a club following his release from German club Hannover.
But Simon Grayson is desperate for some more firepower up front and has extended Forssell's trial period with the club into this week, with a view to sorting out a deal in the near future.
Forssell, 30, has offers from elsewhere but is understood the Finnish striker is keen on playing in England again