JOHNNY Russell says he has no desire to leave Derby County – as he looks to take care of some "unfinished business".
Russell emerged as a transfer target for Bournemouth last month but the Rams were keen to hold on to the Scottish forward.
The 24-year-old has been in and out of the side so far this season.
He has been involved in all 11 games to date, though five of his appearances have come from the bench.
Russell admits this has been a source of frustration to him but insists he remains happy to be at the club.
"I'm definitely happy here at Derby," he said.
"It's always nice to hear there's a bit of interest in you but I've only been here a year and I've got a lot of unfinished business here.
"I came here to get promoted with Derby and that's what I want to stay here and do."
Russell joined the Rams from Dundee United last summer and helped the team reach the Championship play-off final after finishing third in the league.
He scored nine goals in 43 outings last term.
"We showed what we can do last season – and that's a great incentive for us this time around," said Russell.
"Hopefully, we can do it this season but maybe not through the play-offs – I don't know if I can take that again!
"That's a long way away but, hopefully, when May comes around, we'll be up there."
Russell was recalled to Derby's starting line-up for Tuesday's Capital One Cup third round tie against Reading – one of six changes to Steve McClaren's side following the 2-2 draw with Cardiff City.
McClaren's men booked their place in the last 16 of the competition with a 2-0 victory at the iPro Stadium. Russell opened the scoring with his first goal of the season before Alex Pearce put through his own net late on.
"He (McClaren) always says that it's a squad game and I think we showed that against Reading," added Russell.
"I thought the boys coming in showed great character and are fighting for places.
"The gaffer picked a team to go and win the game and we got the result.
"We can only do what's asked of us and, against Reading, we did that."
Derby are back in league action today when they take on Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium (3pm).
Bolton are only above the relegation zone on goal difference, having taken five points from their first eight matches.
Their only win so far came in their previous home game – a 3-2 success against Rotherham United.
"I am a bit surprised by their league position but we're not going there thinking it's going to be an easy game," said Russell.
"You'd be silly to think that, especially in this league.
"They're not where they'd want to be but that doesn't make them any less dangerous.
"They'll be fighting for everything and if we go in with the wrong attitude, we won't win the game.
"But I don't think that will happen. We'll be switched on and, hopefully, get another three points."
