Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarkson will see out the remainder of his season-long loan spell at Aberdeen.

The 21-year-old has impressed for the Scottish Premiership club so far this term.

However, their recent loan arrivals of Patrik Myslovic and Graeme Shinnie led some fans to speculate that Clarkson was being recalled.

Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin believes Liverpool are not making such plans.

"Leighton Clarkson, we have had constant dialogue up until last week explaining to Liverpool that we are delighted with what Leighton is doing right now," he said.

“We are really pleased with the progress he is making and Liverpool have kept really close tabs on him. They are delighted with his continued development, playing week in week out in the Scottish Premiership.

“He has been one of our better, more consistent players of the season. Leighton gives us that little creativity in the middle of the pitch. He is growing and growing from strength to strength I believe. Liverpool are delighted and are not looking to bring him back.

“That gives us really good competition. We have five very good central midfielders now in the two new ones, (Connor) Barron, Clarkson and (Ylber) Ramadani."