The Ivorian has made quite the impression since joining the Championship side in the summer, with his recent displays helping the Black Cats occupy a play-off spot at present, in their first campaign back in the second tier.
His maiden strike for the Wearsiders came in a home defeat to Burnley in late October, the first of seven goal contributions in his last 11 appearances for the club.
With the youngster in fine form, and Ten Hag recently stating his desire for the Reds to add to our forward ranks this month, the boss was asked whether Amad could come back to fill that need.