Preston North End currently sit in 18th place – nine points above Peterborough – and had recently been struggling with poor form.
The Lilywhites have now sacked Frankie McAvoy and are looking to bring in a new man to lead them to safety, with Plymouth Argyle boss Ryan Lowe a name that has been heavily linked.
Posh remain in the bottom three and are without a win in their previous seven fixtures.
Three points against Millwall at the weekend would take them within touching distance of Cardiff City, who sit just outside of the relegation zone.
Here are the best of today’s Championship rumours...
9. Forest could swap Worrall for Gibson
Nottingham Forest are believed to have entered the race to sign Burnley defender Ben Gibson, amid interest from Middlesbrough and Norwich. It is suggested that a swap deal with Joe Worrall could take place. (The Sun) Photo: Alex Livesey