Allardyce is looking to strengthen his attack as soon as possible.
“With regards to finding a striker we have to do it now,” Allardyce told the Lancashire Telegraph.
“There is nothing like the present if the one we want is available.
“If they end up at the World Cup then it suddenly gets much harder. Everyone seems to be ready to be shut for business during the World Cup to watch it.
“By the time that has finished we are back in the pre-season and because we don’t need many players we need to get it done as quickly as possible.”
