SWINDON Town's League One rivals Peterborough have agreed personal terms with one-time County Ground target George Moncur ahead of a possible transfer, according to Posh director of football Barry Fry.

Fry has confirmed Posh have agreed a fee - believed to be £500,000 - with League Two side Colchester for the 22 year-old midfielder and that Moncur has met with Posh manager Grant McCann and personal terms have been verbally agreed.

Moncur, who is now on holiday for a fortnight, has also been courted by Championship side Barnsley, who are also understood to have agreed a fee for Moncur, while League One outfit Charlton have shown interest.

“We have had a bid accepted for George, but the deal has not yet been finalised,” Fry told the Peterborough Telegraph.

“George and his father have met Grant McCann. Grant used to play at West Ham with George’s father (John Moncur) and they got on great.

“We have agreed personal terms with George and his agent, but until he signs it is not a done deal. I’m sure Barnsley could blow us out of the water wages wise, but George says it’s not all about the money so we’re hopeful.

“George is a terrific talent and we like him a lot. He’s the sort of player Grant loves, good on the ball and capable of scoring and creating goals. He would be a sensational signing for us.

“We bid a little bit more than we initially wanted to because we are convinced he would be a great signing. I set the deal in motion before going to Portugal and while I was out there the deal progressed a bit further.

Moncur started his career at West Ham and, after loan spells at Wimbledon and Partick Thistle, joined Colchester in August 2014.

He scored 23 goals in 97 appearances for Colchester, but the Essex-based club are happy to sell following their relegation from League One last season.

Town chairman Lee Power has previously indicated his admiration for the player, although there is no suggestion that the club have joined the clamour for his signature.