Forest Green Rovers have initiated legal proceedings regarding the approach made for Robbie Savage, who was appointed as Peterborough United manager on October 2.
The Gloucestershire club confirmed the action on Friday, though details of the dispute remain undisclosed. Savage, a former Wales international midfielder, left his role at Forest Green to take charge at London Road.
BBC Sport reported that the legal move relates to the circumstances surrounding Savage's departure. Peterborough United have not commented on the matter.
