Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs monitoring the progress of Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear.
The 20-year-old forward has recorded 15 goals in 16 appearances, establishing himself as the leading scorer in the Championship.
Despite this form, Middlesbrough remain determined to retain their player as they pursue promotion, according to TeamTalk.
The club is reportedly dismissive of any suggestion that they could be persuaded to part company with star striker Will Lankshear in January.
Lankshear previously played for Arsenal as a youth player before his move to Tottenham Hotspur and subsequent transfer to Middlesbrough in a deal valued at £20 million.
While Arsenal are keeping tabs on his development, there have been no formal talks or active negotiations regarding a potential transfer.
The wide interest in the striker is evident, as the majority of Premier League clubs have watched him at some point, according to the outlets reported.
Manchester United, Brighton, Everton, Newcastle, Sunderland and Leeds have also monitored his performance.
Tottenham Hotspur retains a matching-right option on the player but does not hold a buy-back clause.
Middlesbrough maintains there has been no contact with either the club or the player regarding a move this winter.
Furthermore, the Championship club believes that any attempt to test their resolve would be unlikely to receive a warm welcome from the Championship club.
Lankshear himself is not pushing for a transfer, as he is showing no desire to force a quick exit from Teesside.
The striker was recently sidelined by a hamstring injury, which prevented him from joining the England squad for recent international fixtures.
Middlesbrough officials do not consider the injury to be serious.
For now, a January departure is not viewed as a realistic prospect, as the club remains focused on their promotion campaign.