The January transfer window is now just a matter of weeks away and Fulham have already been lining up their potential targets.

TWTD reported on Tuesday that the Whites have monitored the 20-year-old over the opening four months of the season with Brian Talbot, Fulham's assistant director of football and chief scout, attending the Tractor Boy's recent cup tie with Lincoln City at Portman Road.

It is not yet clear whether or not Fulham are plotting a move to bring the youngster in during the January transfer window but it would be a big surprise if they have not been tempted following his start to the season.

In 13 League One appearance so far this season he has netted once and assisted one more, but his overall game in the middle of the park has been particularly impressive, controlling things in the middle of the park with a maturity beyond his years.

So, if he is to arrive, who would the winners and losers be at Fulham?

Aleksandar Mitrovic

The Serbian has been on predictably brilliant form so far this season and a lot of credit for that has to go down to the current midfield unit at the club.

Competition is fierce, with the likes of Tom Cairney, Stefan Johansen, Harrison Reed, Bobby Reid and Josh Onomah all vying for starting births.

Adding Downes to the mix would only lead to even more competition and, most likely, and even higher level of creative output, leaving Mitro to gobble up the chances.

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Josh Onomah

He was given a start against Swansea City on Friday night and played okay, but he remains furthest down the pecking order with the Whites.

Cairney and Johansen seem to have nailed their places down with Reed appearing to be Parker's preferred option between the experienced duo.

Downes arrival would heighten the prospect of Onomah falling out of immediate candidacy for a start altogether and is something that he would surely rather avoid.