The likelihood of striker Gary Twigg leaving Oxford United in the January transfer window has increased with widespread speculation that he is looking to move back to his native Scotland.

Manager Darren Patterson declined to comment on the rumours, which have been rife on fans' forums, but he insisted that Twigg (pictured) would be giving everything he has got while he remains at Oxford.

"Gary will definitely be here until January 1 and I know he will be as committed as ever in that time," Patterson said.

Twigg joined the U's last summer from Scottish first division side Airdrie, where he was top scorer last season.

He was well known to Jim Smith, having started his career at Derby County.

But after a bright start to this campaign, when he scored three goals in three Blue Square Premier games, the 23-year-old Glaswegian injured ankle ligaments.

In recent weeks, even after returning to full fitness, he has been in and out of the side.

Patterson has identified players he wants to bring in next month, and it seems certain some will be leaving, but much depends on the budget he is given and is able to work with.