West Bromwich Albion director has advised Harvey Barnes to stay at the club for the rest of the season.
Barnes has enjoyed a fantastic loan spell so far. It has even got him a call up to the England Under-21 side.
There is a possibility Leicester will recall the player. But Albion sporting director Luke Dowling does not think it would be the right move.
"As we speak there's been no contact from Leicester in terms of him going back," said Dowling to the Express and Star.
"Obviously we speak to them regularly about his development which is natural in any loan.
"In terms of the speculation with Harvey going back, we can't say definitely either way.
"He's not our player, he's come in and done very well, hence the speculation. That's also come from the Demarai Gray injury
"I think that shows how well he's doing here. The way he's adapted to our club and the way Darren (Moore) has got him playing in his system suits him.
"Selfishly, from a West Brom point of view, if he stays with us for the whole season he will threaten Leicester's first team next July.
"I personally think if he goes back in January, I wouldn't have thought he'd be in the first team, although he'd be around their squad. Is that the best thing for Harvey Barnes' career? No.
"Ultimately, if Leicester say 'we're recalling you', Harvey can't say 'I'm staying'.
"But I think Harvey's enjoying himself and he sees what the club is doing for him. Ultimately it is down to Leicester but I think Harvey will have a say."