Speculation linking Malik Tillman with a potential loan return to Rangers has emerged across the last few days. 

The Rangers Review exclusively revealed last week that Tillman wouldn’t return to Ibrox on a permanent deal after Bayern cancelled the option-to-buy clause inserted when the 21-year-old moved to Glasgow last summer on a one-year loan deal. 

We explained how Rangers would receive £1 million from Bayern in compensation, plus 10% of any fee the German giants receive for Tillman’s sale. It’s understood that the USA international is attracting interest from English Premier League clubs and he could be sold for in excess of £10m. 

Rangers are in line to net around £2m from their agreement with Bayern but it’s been mooted in reports that the attacking midfielder could yet return on-loan next season. 

However, while this outcome is not impossible, the likelihood of Tillman returning to Ibrox is very, very unlikely. While Michael Beale remains a huge admirer of the midfielder, Rangers are well stocked in that area of the pitch and are focusing their attention on bolstering their attacking options. 

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Bayern are more likely to sanction a permanent transfer this summer given the interest from England and on the continent. 

Also, Tillman only has one year left on his current contract so Bayern would look to extend his deal if they were to sanction another loan. 

Timothy Tillman, who plays for Los Angeles FC, has conducted an interview where he reaffirms the love his brother Malik has for Rangers. 

He said: "I don't know what the future holds for Malik.

"But I will say he really likes it in Glasgow and with Rangers. During the Christmas break, I went to Glasgow for a nice break with our mother at Malik's place.

"We had a great time. The three of us have a very close family bond. In my life, there is nothing more important than Malik and my mother. Malik is due to come to Los Angeles to visit me soon too."

This interview has sparked optimism that Tillman could return to Rangers next season on-loan but while not impossible, it’s viewed as extremely unlikely.