Savage Offered Peterborough Job as Forest Green Haggle Over Exit

Forest Green Rovers have confirmed that Robbie Savage has been offered the manager's post at Peterborough United, and that talks are under way over the terms of his exit.

The League One club made the admission as speculation over Savage's future grew. Forest Green did not say a deal is done. They said only that an approach has been made and that discussions are continuing between the parties.

At this stage the sticking point appears to be the settlement. Any move would need the two clubs to agree on compensation and on when Savage is released from his current role. Until that is settled, Peterborough cannot announce him.

Peterborough are looking for a new figure in the dugout, and the offer to Savage shows they want someone with a high profile and a clear personality to lead the next phase. Forest Green, for their part, appear to be treating the situation in a businesslike way rather than blocking the approach outright.

Savage has yet to comment publicly on the offer. Expect further clarity soon, since both clubs will want the matter resolved quickly so that preparations for upcoming fixtures are not disrupted.