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Reports from France suggest that OGC Nice’s Kevin Carlos has rejected approaches from Preston North End, dealing a blow to the Lilywhites’ recruitment plans. The Spanish striker also reportedly turned down Turkish Club Samsunspor, in favour of trying to fight for a move to a top five league. After a dismal season for Nice where he scored only twice in all competitions, it seems that his parent club are looking to offload the 25-year-old in order provide them more funds in the transfer market. Signed for €6m from FC Basel, Carlos has struggled to hit the same heights in France as he did in Switzerland, having his game time limited due to poor performances. After signing Jusuf Erabi this week, the Lilywhites are hoping to add another forward into their ranks to bulk up their squad depth, with them hoping Carlos would provide even more firepower. Now, it seems that Paul Heckingbottom will have to focus on other targets, but who could that be? Let’s explore some options. Robbie Ure Starting off with a name that might sound familiar with some North End fans. After previous rumours, Ure could be the next name on PNE’s shortlist that could be targeted for the forward position. The Scottish forward has enjoyed an immense season for IK Sirius in Sweden this season, scoring 12 goals in the league to put them top of the table by nine points. Formerly on Rangers’ books, a return to the UK shores could provide an exciting new challenge for the 22-year-old, after experiencing senior football for the first time and relishing it, coming back and proving a point to his old club would be a hugely motivating factor for the forward. READ: Should PNE Target Robbie Ure? Possessing great speed, physicality, and ball-striking ability, Ure would suit the profile that the club seem to be targeting at the moment – a physically imposing striker who is able to drop deep, link the play, and make intelligent runs in the box to create chances. 72 touches in the opposition box, six dribbles, and scoring 12 goals from 15 shots on target showcases his prolific and ability to get himself into scoring positions. Divin Mubama The Manchester City prodigy is hotly-tipped to become one of England’s best centre-forwards in the future. However, after struggling on loan at Stoke City especially after suffering ligament damage, he needs a fresh start to allow him to flourish. At 21-years-old, he’s entering an important transformative time of his career where he needs a breakthrough season, and Preston North End could give him the platform. Possessing strong link-up play and work-rate, he’s also a relentless presser with a tremendous scoring record at youth level, Mubama has all the qualities to make it in the Championship. Derby County have been linked with a move for the youngster, so if Preston want to make a move, they better act quick. Jordan Larsson Son of Henrik, Jordan endured a prolific and creative campaign last season for FC Copenhagen after scoring 13 and assisting a further eight. Primarily a winger, he has qualities that would make a prolific striker, with great hold-up play, able to drop between lines, and a great quality of finishing. Scoring 13 from an xG. of 9.84 goes to show this, along with his 26 successful dribbles, 118 touches in the opponent’s box, and 78 ground duels won. A dynamic forward with tremendous on-the-ball qualities, the possibility replicate his father’s form in the Championship would be incredibly high. He would be an ambitious coup to say the least, with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq rumoured to be in for his services, it could be a lost cause as the Lancashire club won’t be able to offer the same financial package – wouldn’t hurt to try again.