Yeah, that's an option but ultimately depends on how much the club have been 'watching' him and how interested the club is. His contract is up next summer, so if interest is minimal then might be better to hang off until January and then re-evaluate.
Apparently plays in the number 10 position, but can also play on the left or right of the three behind a striker. Has one assist to his credit this season in two league appearances (48 mins total). Weirdly, don't think a move to us would be the best for him, if he arrived he'll go into the dev...