And Posh insist they have a replacement lined up should the 24 year-old leave London Road.
The PT asked stats and data expert James Mayhew (@ReportPosh on Twitter) to provide us with some likely, and realistic, candidates.
He’s found some with the numbers as a striker or as a wide attacking player that could interest Posh.
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CHARLES VERNAM (Burton): Vernam is League One ready and can play left-wing or centre-forward. He’s put up some decent attacking numbers in a terrible Burton side including some crazy dribbling numbers. Makes sense if Posh need someone to hit ground running. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images). Photo: Getty Images Europe
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MARCUS BROWNE (MIddlesbrough): Browne hasn’t featured much for Middlesbrough this season. If Posh could get this attacking wide player on loan or permanently that would be a great signing. Spent plenty of time on loan at Oxford United so knows the level. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images). Photo: Worthing
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CALLUM ROBERTS (Notts County): I like Roberts & think he’s good enough & can play on the wing or as a second striker. Roberts was at Newcastle as a youngster. Currently injured though. Photo Martin Rickett/PA Wire. Photo: PA
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SERHAT TASDEMIR (Posh): Of course Posh could stick with what they know and play Tasdemir if Dembele leaves. He’s the closest in profile Posh have to drop between the lines & link play like Dembele. Photo: Midlands