Motherwell fans hoping to see Matt Penney stay at Fir Park beyond January could be left disappointed after Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna said the defender will "see out" his loan at Fir Park before his future at the English League One club is decided.
The 24-year-old has been a big hit with the Steelmen supporters since signing a six-month loan deal in August and he has gone on to pick up the club's player of the month awards in October and November, playing 15 times.
Penney is 18 months into a two-year deal with the Blues, which includes an option for a further season. But the Blues may be keen to cash in on him or loan him out elsewhere, unless Motherwell manage to make a solid case for him extending his stay in ML1.