Hasselbaink, who handed out-of-favour Luongo his first start in over two months in the weekend’s 1-0 FA Cup third round loss at Nottingham Forest, has rejected all three approaches.

Interesting statistic. Forgotten man Massimo Luongo has the most assists at QPR this season! #QPR — QPR Tweets (@QPR_Tweets) December 28, 2015

However, it’s understood that Luongo could still move during the remainder of January transfer window if he remains on the periphery at the struggling Championship club.

Though he only signed for the R’s last May, Luongo, 23, has dropped down the pecking order after a bright start to his career in the Championship in the wake of his arrival from League One Swindon.

Did Massimo Luongo have a leg amputated in October? Arguably our best player early on, gets Balon D'or nomination & ain't played since??? — Martyn Millard (@mart_Goblin) January 1, 2016

Contracted at QPR until mid-2018, he played out 90 minutes as Hasselbaink's men lost at the City Ground - a result which leaves the former Chelsea legend still searching for his first win since taking the reins from caretaker coach Neil Warnock seven games ago.

It’s believed that MK Dons made a formal offer for Luongo, along with Rangers, after an initial bid to land him on loan was rejected.

League leaders Middlesbrough were looking at a loan option while Leeds United coach Steve Evans has also been monitoring the situation.

@QPRFC just letting you know Asian cup player of tournament, Ballon d'Or nominee @MassLuongo is on your bench. He can be placed on field! — Stephen Ward (@Traintheworld1) January 1, 2016

Coached by Karl Robinson, who has publicly stated that he is a long-time Luongo admirer, MK Dons are third from bottom of the Championship and locked in a fight for survival, whilst QPR, who were expected to be chasing a quick return to the top flight, are marooned in 16th spot.

Mk Dons are renowned for their free-flowing style, which would suit the languid Luongo, should he depart London.

QPR travel to Blackburn in the Championship on Wednesday (AEDT), and if Luongo misses out, it is only likely to further fuel speculation that a move could be imminent.

Im happy to see Seb Polter starting but why does Massimo Luongo not get a start over Karl Henry — Mitchell Procter (@QPR_Procter) January 1, 2016

Having made 14 league appearances under Chris Ramsey before he was sacked in November, Luongo looked set to become a mainstay for the Hoops after reuniting with Ramsey and director of football Les Ferdinand, both of whom were mentors during his nearly three years with Tottenham Hotspur's youth academy.

But, with relegated QPR unable to find any consistency this season, it’s the 2015 AFC Asian Cup’s player of the tournament who has been sacrificed, even though results have continued to go south while he's been parked on the bench.

Luongo's future will be determined during the coming weeks, with an exit still a big possibility for one of Australian football top talents, who found himself courted by the likes of Aston Villa before opting for QPR after 76 appearances and 10 goals for Swindon in two-and-a-bit seasons in the West Country.