Derek McInnes has refused to be drawn on links with the vacant manager's position at Rangers, insisting he is happy at Aberdeen and won't talk about speculation.

McInnes, a former Rangers player, has been tipped as the favoured successor to Pedro Caixinha at Ibrox, after the Portuguese manager was sacked on Thursday.

The Aberdeen manager was linked with the post earlier this year after the departure of Mark Warburton but wouldn't discuss the role when asked.

"I've never been drawn on any speculation in the past and I won't change that now," he said.

"I've been linked with different things in my time here and nothing's transpired. I signed a new contract in the summer and I'm very happy being here, as I've stated often enough.

He added: "I don't want to be drawn on speculation. I think it's sad that we're not even out of October and we've lost four managers out of the league already this season. That's a third of the managers working [in the Premiership].

"I was disappointed to see somebody lose their job but for my own sake I'm only concentrating on tomorrow's game against Ross County.

"My job is here at Aberdeen. I've stated often enough how happy I am here and nothing changes from that."