Brentford are confident of having a new striker signed up before next week's deadline.
The Bees have been searching for another frontman since youngster Chuba Akpom returned to Arsenal in February.
Everton striker Conor McAleny, whose loan spell at Griffin Park was cut short earlier this season due to a broken leg, is believed to be a target.
No deal is expected in time for Saturday's clash with Coventry City, but manager Mark Warburton is closing in on his man as he looks to boost his firepower for the final 10 games of the campaign.
