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Nottingham Forest are NOT in the running for Peterborough United midfielder Marcus Maddison, according to Posh director of football Barry Fry.

Aitor Karanka’s Reds were one of a group of clubs previously reported to be interested in Maddison, along with arch-rivals Derby County and Reading.

But Fry now says neither Forest nor the Rams are among the Championship clubs battling it out to sign the winger/attacking midfielder.

Maddison, 24, signed for Peterborough from Gateshead four years ago and last season made 53 appearances for Steve Evans’ side, scoring 12 goals.

Last week, Fry had said he was expecting an official bid for Maddison, telling the Peterborough Telegraph: “Three Championship clubs are interested in him. Reading are one of them, but a different club is closer to a deal and a bid is expected.”

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The Reds are understood to be more keen on Maddison’s teammate, Jack Marriott, however.

Eight clubs are said to be keen on the striker, who bagged 33 goals last term.

Fry said earlier this month that Forest had expressed an interest in Marriott but had yet to make an offer for the player.

“Nottingham Forest have shown an interest in Jack, but as yet there has not been a bid from them,” he told the Post.

“The player has said that he would favour Nottingham Forest because of their history.”