Forte had loan spells with Doncaster and Rotherham last season, and Laws hopes he can sign him to replace Peter Beagrie on United's left win.
"I won't deny I've enquired about Jonathan Forte, but I've also enquired about a lot of players," Laws admitted to the Scunthorpe Telegraph.
"There are two players of a similar ilk that may also be available to us, but with Premiership clubs not returning to training until a later date they are not making any big decisions yet.