Peterborough United and George Boyd are negotiating the player’s departure from the Weston Homes Stadium

Peterborough United are negotiating a deal which enables club legend George Boyd to find a club after Friday’s transfer deadline (October 16).
By Alan Swann
Published 13th Oct 2020, 10:36 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2020, 10:43 BST
George Boyd after scoring on what will probably be his last Posh appearance against Fulham in the EFL Trophy.George Boyd after scoring on what will probably be his last Posh appearance against Fulham in the EFL Trophy.
George Boyd after scoring on what will probably be his last Posh appearance against Fulham in the EFL Trophy.

Posh director of football Barry Fry met with Boyd yesterday (October 12) to try and pay up the last year of his contract.

Boyd (34) has not been included in the Posh salary cap squad for this season which takes effect from this weekend. He’s also not been included in the reserve team to play QPR in a friendly today.

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Fry said: “I met with George yesterday and we had a bit of back and forth over his contract. My concern for George is if he doesn’t leave us before the transfer deadline he will be in limbo until January at least.

“If we do settle his contract he will be a free agent and he can join a club at any time. He’s travelling down here from Manchester and he has no chance of playing for us.

“It’s a sad situation, but football clubs have to make tough decisions in the current climate. It’s certainly a shame when the player concerned has been such a great servant of the club.

“George looked very sharp playing for us against Fulham in the EFL Trophy so he clearly has plenty left to offer.”

Posh’s other transfer-listed player, defender Jason Naismith, has attracted interest from League Two sides Oldham and Walsall, but has shown no desire to join either club.

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