Michael Beale has admitted his desire to keep Malik Tillman at Rangers for the long-term.
The Bayern Munich youngster joined the Light Blues on a season-long loan agreement in the summer with the Ibrox men holding first option on a permanent transfer. He arrived during Giovanni van Bronckhorst's time in charge but new boss Beale is a big fan of the USA international describing him as a 'fantastic talent' and one with a 'huge future'.
The 20-year-old was the star of the show at Ibrox yesterday as the 42-year-old got off to a winning start as the main man at Rangers with a convincing 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Scott Arfield was the other goalscorer with James Tavernier also missing from the spot. The skipper did provide the two assists for Tillman's goals. Beale is not sure of the exact fee involved in securing Tillman permanently and how the club will get the money together, but if it is possible it is one he wants to get across the line.
