The striker, 24, has found the net 24 times already this season for the Cumbrians. He has also been reported to be a target for Leeds.
Other reports over the weekend, however, suggested that Norwich were among a host of clubs from the top two divisions to have sent scouts to Brunton Park to watch fromer Sunderland and Leeds forward Michael Bridges. Bridges, who has enjoyed a resurgence since joining Paul Simpson's side, has had a nightmare few seasons following his £4.5million move to Elland Road as a youngster.