Sionko vows to stay

The 30-year-old striker made just five appearances after the turn of the year, prompting talk that he could be on the move this summer, with Paris St Germain believed to be monitoring the situation closely.

But the Czech Republic international insists he will stay and do his best to convince manager Walter Smith to play him on a more regular basis next season.

Asked if he will stay at Ibrox, Sionko told Pravo: "I have not been thinking about it recently. So far I have been with the team at the training centre in Glasgow and we have been improving fitness.

"We are going to Germany on Tuesday, the regular training starts there. I want to fight for the place in the starting line-up.

"As far as I know, there is nothing specific lying on the table, so I am preparing myself to stay at Rangers."

And Sionko believes he will get his chance next term, despite the arrival of several new players at Ibrox over the summer.

"During the summer, seven new players have come in and others will arrive," he added. "Competition will be intense, but on the other hand, some players will leave as well.

"The pre-season is just beginning and nobody is thinking what will come in the future, the atmosphere is all right."