According to a report in the Scottish Sun, he is heading for talks at Tannadice.
Marc McNulty is set to undergo surgery for his hamstring problem.
Biamou began his career in non-league French football before moving to English side Sutton United in 2016.
His 13 goals in his maiden season with the then-National League side saw Coventry swoop in the summer of 2017.
A cruciate injury hampered his time with City, robbing him of the majority of his second season, but he bounced back before signing off with six goals in 36 appearances last term.
Dundee United make move for ex-Coventry City striker Maxime Biamou