LATEST NEWS: Championship clubs interested in star Peterborough United player

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Peterborough United striker Jack Marriott is a January transfer target of numerous Championship clubs, according to reports.

Aston Villa, who play Posh in the third round of the FA Cup on January 6, Sunderland, QPR, Birmingham City and Millwall have all been linked aith a 23-year-old forward who has scored 17 goals in 30 appearances in his first season at the ABAX Stadium.

Posh striker Jack Marriott celebrates his 17th goal of the season against Woking on Tuesday. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

placeholder image — Posh striker Jack Marriott celebrates his 17th goal of the season against Woking on Tuesday. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Posh would expect to make a considerable profit on the £400,000 they reportedly paid Luton Town for Marriott in the summer, but a sale would seriously damage ambitions of a push for the League One play-offs.

Posh have yet to comment on the interest.