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Nottingham Forest have not yet submitted a bid for Peterborough United hotshot Jack Marriott – but the player is said to favour a move to the City Ground.

The Reds are one of a number of clubs with an eye on the front man, who bagged 33 goals last season.

And according to Posh director of football Barry Fry, Aitor Karanka’s side could be in a good position to clinch the player’s signature, if they pursue their interest.

Fry has revealed eight teams are keen on signing Marriott and tentative contact has been made by Forest, but they are not one of the clubs to have so far put an offer on the table.

“There have been a number of clubs enquire and bid for Jack, but there has not yet been an acceptable bid,” Fry told the Post.

“I’m aware that Jack Marriott’s agent has spoken to Nottingham Forest and I’m aware that the Nottingham Forest manager has spoken to my manager, Steve Evans, and spoken about Jack.

“I’m aware that Luke Dowling (sporting director) has also shown an interest in Jack.

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

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

“And the representatives he spoke to said Nottingham Forest are having a right go next year to try to get back to where they belong, in the Premier League.”

Bristol City and Leeds United have also been heavily linked with Marriott, while Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday are also said to be interested.

It has been reported Peterborough would want around £6.5m for the 23-year-old – more than the club record £6m they received for Dwight Gayle from Crystal Palace in 2013.

And Fry has warned the club are not prepared to let one of their star men leave “on the cheap”.

“From our point of view, Jack has got three years left (on his contract) with us,” he added.

“We’re comfortable with that, but in saying that, we do say to players that we sign, use us as a stepping stone; look what we’ve done for players in the past.

“We can’t stand in their way. But at the moment, players realise we’ve got to get the right market price for them.”