United manager Bobby Robson is said to have been at Boundary Park midweek to watch Rovers draw 1-1 at Oldham Athletic.
The Wrexham born player has also attracted the attention of first division West Bromwich Albion, and Gary Megson is believed to be trying to take him to the Hawthorns before the impending transfer deadline.
The lure of regular first team football may well turn the tide in the favour of the midlands outfit