I've said numerous times that he should be made our number one priority for January. He's exactly what we need, and i'd see him as an ideal replacement for the ageing Carra. Would love to see him in a Red shirt.
As for the Sterling/Flanagan comment, if there is any truth in that, it'd be a good move for either player. Sterling wasn't old enough to be loaned out in the summer - will he be old enough by January??