Chelsea have recalled the 23-year-old forward from Burnley after he failed to become a first team regular for Sean Dyche's side.
Bamford made just six substitute appearances for the Clarets without scoring a single goal.
The former England U-21 international is now being linked with a loan move to Middlesbrough, where he shone during a loan spell in the 2014-15 season, scoring 19 goals in 44 games for Karanka's side.