George Cooper celebrates a goal for Posh at Doncaster last season.

Cooper has been a big hit on loan at promotion-chasing Argyle this season scoring three goals in 31 appearances despite playing much of the season as a left wing-back.

Posh paid Crewe £300k for the 23 year-old in January, 2018 and would expect to at least recoup that fee.

But Plymouth, while keen on the player, are yet to get near that valuation.

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Alex Woodyard in action for Posh against Rotherham earlier this season.

“We are well apart on numbers,” Fry said. “George has been excellent for Plymouth and they are keen on him, but they’ve not come up with an acceptable offer yet.

“It’s difficult because of the uncertainty surrounding all football and Plymouth will probably have to wait and see whether or not they are promoted before they can budget for next season.”

Cooper scored on his Posh debut, but has always struggled to hold down a regular starting place.

He’s started just 16 games for Posh, scoring five goals. He is still under contract at Posh next season.

On-loan Posh midfielders Callum Cooke (Bradford City) and Alex Woodyard (Tranmere) are out of contract at London Road at the end of this season unless Posh decide to trigger a year option on both players.

This is unlikely meaning both players would be able to leave on a free transfer.