United face competition from first division Coventry City and third division runners-up Hartlepool United for his signature.
United's official website has speculated that Laws is also targeting a left-winger and a striker in case Peter Beagrie and Martin Carruthers stilll considering new contract offers.
Laws also has to decide whether he wants another left-back, as Andy Dawson's departure to Hull will leave Lee Ridley the only left-back at the club with first team experience.
One option would be to bring Steve Ridley, Lee's younger brother, back from Barrow AFC who he joined mid-season.
Meanwhile centre-back Mark Jackson has had an operation on a groin injury, but will be fit to return to pre-season training in July.