Middlesbrough FC transfer rumours: Peterborough chairman responds to Middlesbrough and Derby County reports

According to TeamTalk, Boro, Derby, Blackburn and Bristol City had all shown interest in the pair who have both impressed in League One this season.

However, there were significant doubts about the report, which claimed the duo were valued at £10million each.

Maddison, 25, has a well-documented £2.5million release clause and will see his current deal expire this summer.

Toney, 23, has also been linked with a move away, yet Posh chairman MacAnthony gave a blunt answer when asked about the reports on Twitter.

“Best to ignore all transfer talk pal. It’s b***** September . Cheers,” he tweeted

Boro were recently linked with Toney, yet Peterborough director of football Barry Fry made it clear the Teessiders hadn’t made contact about the striker.