Anderson staying put say Aberdeen

Anderson has been in inspirational form for Aberdeen

Aberdeen have dismissed speculation linking captain Russell Anderson with a January move away from the club.

Anderson has been the Dons most consistent performer in recent seasons and has been linked with moves to Rangers and Aston Villa.

"Russell isn't going anywhere," said director of football Willie Miller.

"We haven't talked to anyone about selling or swapping Russell for another player. He is our captain and a vital part of our future plans."

The 28-year-old Anderson, in his testimonial year at Pittodrie, has been on the fringes of Walter Smith's Scotland side and has helped Aberdeen to joint second in the SPL.

We haven't received any official approaches for Russell Aberdeen director of football Willie Miller

"I've heard all the stories going about and can assure fans they are complete nonsense," Miller told the Aberdeen Evening Express.

"It's inevitable that sort of thing will happen when players are performing as well as Russell is for us at the moment.

"But we haven't received any official approaches for Russell and will be happy if things stay that way."

Indeed, Miller said that strengthening the Dons squad when the transfer window reopens, as opposed to weakening it, is the plan, with fringe players making way.

"I expect to see some movement at the turn of the year.

"Jimmy Calderwood has stated he wants to use every transfer window to strengthen certain areas of the squad.

"We have a restricted budget so it will be a case of juggling things about and moving players out to get new ones in.

"But Jimmy has shown that he is quite adept at wheeling and dealing and I'm sure he will manage to get what he wants."