Rangers could be dealt a major blow in their pursuit to sign Malik Tillman

Rangers may have their hopes of acquiring Malik Tillman permanently on loan seriously dashed because Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich are convinced they can hold out for more than £5 million for the attacking midfielder this summer. The PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year, age 21, had a huge effect when playing for Govan before returning to the Allianz Arena last month. However, it is still unclear what will happen to him long-term.

After an option-to-buy provision was included to the initial loan agreement last summer, the Ibrox club has first dibs on making a deal with the German powerhouses for the playmaker, but Bayern officials are apparently hoping to obtain a greater transfer fee for him. Brighton and Brentford, both of the English Premier League, are rumoured to be keeping a close eye on the player's status, giving Rangers manager Michael Beale some competition in his quest to capture the player's services.