Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford is looking to cut short his loan spell at Crystal Palace and will return to Stamford Bridge in January.
However the young English forward is expected to go back out on loan right away with Middlesbrough interested.
Bamford joined the Premier League outfit on loan this season in order to continue his development as a player.
However, Palace have been on a good run and Bamford has not had too many chances in the first team.
With Connor Wickham back from injury, the Chelsea youngster is likely to fall further down the pecking orders and is willing to move in January in search of regular playing time.