PETERBOROUGH today distanced themselves from reports claiming they were chasing Jack Payne.

City boss David Hopkin will push Huddersfield for an answer on whether they can keep the influential playmaker for the rest of the season amid growing interest.

Posh had been named as one of the clubs thought to be after the 24-year-old. But Steve Evans, a fan of Payne, has insisted there is nothing in the link.

Second-placed Luton are still believed to be favourites to take Payne should Huddersfield opt to recall him from Valley Parade.