Peterborough United have lined-up replacements for star striker Ivan Toney

Posh director of football Barry Fry has held conversations with players and agents who are legally able to discuss moves at this time.

“There are always talks going on,” Fry said. “I haven’t spoken to any clubs yet because too much is up in the air and no-one really knows how much money there is to play with.

“We obviously have a different budget if we are in the Championship than if we are still in League One.

“We do have replacements for Ivan in mind and to be fair our track record for finding good strikers has been outstanding in recent times.”

Transfer window dates could be altered to take into account a late finish to the season.