Will Lankshear's impressive start to life at Middlesbrough has led to speculation about whether Tottenham Hotspur might consider bringing him back to the club.
Middlesbrough has emerged as a genuine contender for promotion to the Premier League, and Lankshear's form is attracting attention beyond the Championship.
His progress has prompted questions about whether Spurs might regret allowing him to leave.
Tottenham secured preferential terms as part of his transfer, which could provide a route for the club to act if Lankshear's development continues at this rate.
However, Tottenham insiders insist there is no current direction towards exercising that option or any expectation of an attempt to bring him back soon.
Given the recent departure and the significant opportunity Lankshear has been given to establish himself at Middlesbrough, this is perhaps unsurprising.
Lankshear signed a five-year contract at the Riverside Stadium, with an initial fee understood to be around £10 million. Performance-related add-ons could take the overall package closer to £20 million.
Tottenham are looking to add more firepower to their attack and would like to bring in a striker during the January transfer window if the right opportunity emerges.
Lankshear's form makes him an intriguing name to keep in mind, but for now, there is no expectation of a swift return.
