The 32 year old is currently avaliable on a free after parting with Levante previous to which he had spells at Portsmouth and Benfica following his departure from St James' Park in 2005.
Confirming the News to the EADT Magilton said: "If Laurent Robert was available I'd encourage him to come to the club so we can look at him. He's someone we know has all the qualities we like.
"There's a possibility that we can take him in and it will be down to Robert if he wants to come and be part of this club."