Joe Aribo has doubled down on his Rangers transfer outlook, insisting he’s blocking out speculation linking him with a move away from the club.
The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with Crystal Palace this summer, while Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa have also been mentioned.
But Aribo remains fully focussed on his football as he refused to become distracted.
"With all that stuff I don't really read into it and I just focus on my football, because you can't have distractions as it won't allow you to play the best and be the best that you want to be," he said.
"Which is obviously what I want to be every time I play. I just want to be focused and ready to go."
Aribo was deployed in a variety of Rangers roles last season, leading the line as a central striker after Alfredo Morelos was ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
He started the Europa League final against Eintracht Frankfurt there, and it looked like being a masterstroke after he fired the Gers into the lead in Seville.
It ended in heartache however as the Bundesliga side prevailed on penalties.
He was up top again for the Scottish Cup final, which had a happier ending after an extra-time victory over Hearts at Hampden.
Despite all the moving about, Aribo is grateful to manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst for helping him grow as a player.
"Playing in different positions has helped me realise what I'm capable of doing and also given me an opportunity to keep growing," he told BBC Sport Africa.
"As a young footballer craving a chance to play, you'd grab the chance to even play in goal. But here I am being asked to play for my club in different roles on the pitch, I was happy to do it.
"I must say I am no longer the player I was after going through that phase (of self-doubt).
"I am grateful to the manager for the trust, my team-mates for believing in me and supporting me."
That belief has been key, as Aribo admits he found it tough to come out of his shell as a younger player.
He added: "Funnily enough I was always this shy player with doubts in my own ability,” he said.
"But now I have self-belief, because I have the right people around me to give me that confidence to say 'Yes, you're the man that's going to take on the game and change the game'.
"Some people like to take centre stage in everything they do in life, but I prefer to stay in the background and let others talk about my performance on the pitch.
"I honestly didn't know I have played more games this season than any other player out there. I feel very happy to hear that.
"I also have got the strength from God - I know I can keep going whenever I feel tired."
Those contrasting final fortunes made for and up and down the final week of the season.
"As you know football is like a rollercoaster, it has its ups and downs, but I've enjoyed it all," said Aribo.
"It's been a long season and I played a lot of games but as a whole I'm happy to get silverware. A bit disappointed about the league and Europa League defeat, but to win a trophy is a good thing.
"Before I came to Scotland I didn't realise how big and special the club is or imagine having the most passionate fans around us. They're the best fans.
"I am happy to be writing a good story with the club and we go again next season with the hope of winning silverware."
