For a long time now, star QPR midfielder Luke Freeman has been linked with a move away from Loftus Road, with Middlesbrough being the most likely destination. 

This would have troubled many fans, as the 26-year-old has been one of, if not the best QPR player over the past two seasons. However, with QPR in such a dire position at the beginning of the season, few would have blamed the player for wanting to move away.

But QPR's fortunes have drastically changed in the past few weeks, and may have helped in changing the player's opinion. The Hoops now sit in 10th place in the Championship, only five points behind Middlesbrough in second place. This seemed unimaginable to fans in September, after the club had lost their opening four matches of the season and were rock bottom of the table. Likewise, it would have seemed inconceivable to Freeman himself, hence why the club were resigned to him moving away at some point.

QPR have now won five of their last seven matches in the Championship since the beginning of October, and few would disagree that they are one of the form teams in the league. With less than half the season elapsed so far, The Rs can quite easily continue to climb the table, with sixth place Derby only two points ahead of them.

Surely Steve McClaren's side have done enough to keep Freeman interested in staying, at least until the end of the season. If QPR continue this trajectory though, it would seem strange if he ever wanted to leave.