Leeds United Chief Executive Angus Kinnear confirmed the club want to keep striker Eddie Nketiah for the rest of the season.
The Arsenal loanee has found it difficult to get regular game time with the Elland Road club this season.
He has also had injury problems.
But Kinnear is adamant that Leeds want to keep Nketiah, as he has a valuable role to play for the rest of the season.
Kinnear wrote in the club's most recent programme notes: "I appreciate much speculation still surrounds the immediate future of Eddie Nketiah and although Arsenal have the right to recall him in January, we still believe he can make a huge impact over the remainder of the season at Leeds United," said the chief executive.
"Accordingly, we are endeavouring to convince Eddie and the technical team at Arsenal that the coaching environment and profile of the playing opportunity at Thorp Arch and Elland Road is still the best choice for his long-term development."