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title: "Rangers: Pundit discusses potential permanent Malik Tillman signing"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-08-14T18:25:37Z"
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# Rangers: Pundit discusses potential permanent Malik Tillman signing

**[Rangers](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-transfer-rumours/) could make Malik Tillman’s loan move permanent if they reach the Champions League group stage, according to former goalkeeper Paddy Kenny.**

### The Lowdown: Tillman joins on loan

The 20-year-old joined the Gers on loan earlier in the summer transfer window, with Giovanni van Bronckhorst identifying him as a strong option.

Tillman arrived at Ibrox from Bayern Munich and he has already [scored once](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/397465/Show/Malik-Tillman) in his first three [Scottish Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/) appearances this season, with former Gers goalkeeper Craig Moore [describing](https://www.ibroxnews.com/2022/08/12/craig-moore-raves-about-rangers-talent-malik-tillman/) him as ‘very dangerous’.

While the American’s current move is only a temporary one, it could be that Rangers look to acquire his services over a more sustained period eventually.

### The Latest: Permanent move mooted

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/rangers-backed-to-complete-malik-tillman-deal-amid-40m-claim-pundit/), former Premier League ‘keeper Kenny claimed that qualification for the next stage of the Champions League could prove pivotal regarding Malik’s future:

> “It’s exactly that. That is the difference with qualifying for the Champions League. It’s £40million. That is how important it is and how important these two games are against PSV. it is great for the club if they get to the group stage, whatever happens.
>
> “But the financial side of that is very important for Rangers, for all clubs. It makes signings like that possible.
>
> “It keeps them within touch distance of Celtic who, of course, already have that money in the bank.”

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### The Verdict: Vital few games

The two upcoming matches against PSV Eindhoven could potentially prove to be season-defining for Rangers, given the magnitude of the Champions League.

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In truth, Van Bronckhorst’s men are arguably the underdogs to progress to the group stage, but if they get the better of the Dutch giants it can only be a positive, in terms of Malik’s situation.

The youngster is clearly going to find it hard to become a regular for Bayern, and if he sees Rangers as a genuine Champions League club, he could see his long-term future belonging there.