Brentford have confirmed Peterborough United have sounded them out over the possibility of boss Andy Scott taking over at London Road.

Chairman Greg Dyke revealed the Bees received an enquiry from the Championship outfit over Scott’s availability earlier in the week when they had officially confirmed Darren Ferguson's departure.

Although acting CEO David Heath confirmed 'no official approach' had been made seeking permission to speak with the Griffin Park chief.

The Posh fired Ferguson in the wake of their 3-1 defeat to Championship leaders Newcastle United - which compounded a dreadful start to the season -and are keen to appoint a successor before the weekend.

Scott led the Bees to the League Two title during his first full season in charge at Griffin Park and has overseen a solid if unspectacular opening to the current campaign with his side currently sat 16th in the League One table.

The 37-year-old has made no secret of his desire to manage at a higher level and the terms of a one-year rolling contract signed in the summer reflect that should the offer of a better job emerge.

“There was an approach from Peterborough earlier in the week, but as yet I have heard nothing further on the matter,” said Dyke on Thursday.

“My understanding is they are working through a short-list of four candidates. You’d have to ask Andy if managing Peterborough - who are bottom of the Championship - is a better job.”

The BBC reported on Thursday that Kettering United boss Mark Cooper had been interviewed for the post, while Bournemouth’s Eddie Howe has already been denied permission to speak to United.

Meanwhile, Bees striker Carl Cort has reportedly opened talks with the club over a new contract to stay at Griffin Park until the end of the season.

The 32-year-old former Newcastle United front man has scored three goals in 12 games for Brentford - the latest coming in Saturday’s 2-2 FA Cup draw at Gateshead.