Dundee boss Gary Bowyer has confirmed AFC Wimbledon have the power to recall in-form striker Zach Robinson in January.
The 20-year-old is leading the scoring charts at Dens Park this season with eight goals in 18 matches.
And he’s been in red-hot form in recent weeks with three strikes in his last two games, including a match-winning brace against Raith Rovers last weekend.
Bowyer, though, is relaxed over the possibility of his goal-getter heading back to London during the transfer window.
Though the Dons are off the pace in League Two down south, sitting in 15th spot after relegation last term, the Dens gaffer insists they are happy to leave Robinson where he is.
Bowyer said: “It is the same with all these people you bring on loan at any club, there is always something put in (regarding a recall option).
“But I have good dialogue with Wimbledon and Zach’s development has kicked on from playing regular football.
“They are happy with how he is doing.
“We just have to keep going and see where it’s at but they are pleased with how he is progressing.”
Contract talks
Dundee are also hoping to tie down their talented youngsters to new contracts with a number of players coming to an end of their current deals next summer.
Bowyer revealed earlier in the season talks had begun with “a couple” of them, though nothing has as yet been signed.
Back in July, he told the Courier: “We are in talks with a couple.
“It’s important to any football club that they look after their assets, especially when they are homegrown.”
Now, he has confirmed academy graduates Josh Mulligan, Harry Sharp, Lyall Cameron and Max Anderson have been lined up for new deals.
But, as manager, he’s not part of the negotiation process.
“The club is in talks with the young ones especially – Mulligan, Sharp, Cameron and Anderson,” Bowyer revealed.
“That’s one of the beauties of my role, you pass it on to the people above to sort.”
Meanwhile, Dee youngster Callum Lamb has joined Highland League side Huntly on loan.
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