The Columbus Crew striker had an impressive loan spell with Everton last season, and alerted Souness’s attentions after Adrian Ilie’s trial was unsuccessful.
With Rover’s forward line not firing on all cylinders, Souness made it known he is attempting to acquire another striker, with McBride now his main target.
The American is only one year into his contract, but despite this, a suspected loan offer has been made to the player’s agent Paul Stretford.
The Blackburn chief announced, “We have made an offer to his agent and we are now waiting to hear what he has to say.”