Malik Tillman holds Rangers permanent transfer non negotiable backed by Jurgen Klinsmann at Bayern Munich turning point

Malik Tillman has offered a major clue at what would seal a permanent move to Rangers this summer - and it's already been rubber stamped by Bayern Munich icon Jurgen Klinsmann.

The 20-year-old has become a key figure at Ibrox under Michael Beale and has showcased his best form on loan from the Bundesliga heavyweights that could see the Ibrox side trigger their £5million option for a permanent deal if the Germans decides to sell him this summer. It would be a major outlay for the Scottish Premiership side but the highly-rated US international is now delivering on his early promised.

The playmaker has now opened up on his next move, confessing his next destination isn't his focus - and long as he can ramp up his game time to kick on his career. He stated: "I just want to play as much as possible. To me it’s relatively unimportant where that is. I feel comfortable here, in fact very comfortable.

"I bring my performances which I think Rangers are really happy with. But I could also imagine the same with the people at Bayern. We'll see – the outcome’s open."

It's a demand that has already been issued back in Germany by Bayern icon and former USA boss Klinsmann - before he was allowed to leave on loan for Rangers. Tillman has made just 10 appearances for the Bavarian outfit - and the former World Cup winner demanded more.

Asked about his lack of minutes in Munich, frustrated Klinsmann said after the move: “You just wish that every extremely talented player like Tillman gets the chance to prove himself in the club environment. Tillman’s move to Rangers is a big step.

"Not only does he get playing time straight away, but he also plays in a very strong league. Especially physically. Scotland is a battleground. And then he also