With Russell Slade so far drawing a blank in his search for a big striker, his efforts have turned to the Bermudan international.
Astwood has already had a failed trial with Oxford this summer but is no stranger to English football.
A deal was all signed and sealed with Preston four years ago only for his work permit application to be rejected.
Astwood will travel to Halifax tonight it Town's final pre-season game along with fellow trialists Sammi and Abdul.
