Rangers 'set to clinch' deal for Bayern Munich's Malik Tillman

Rangers are closing in on signing Bayern Munich midfielder Malik Tillman on loan.

The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to Ibrox in recent days with Giovanni van Bronckhorst keen to add quality to his attacking options.

German outletKickerare now reporting Rangers are set to clinch a season-long loan move for the youngster with an option to buy Tillman at the end of the loan deal.

However, Bayern are understood to be wanting a future buy-back option as part of the agreement.

He would become their fifth arrival of the summer.

John Souttar joined following his pre-contract agreement while Antonio Colak, Tom Lawrence and Rabbi Matondo have also been added to the squad.

Tillman has already been capped twice for the USA despite featuring a various youth levels for Germany.

He also made seven appearances in all competitions for Bayern Munich last season - including coming off the bench against Barcelona in the Champions League in December.

Interest in Calvin Bassey is also intensifying with Ajax and Brighton stepping up their stepping up their moves for the defender.

Rangers are said to be holding out for a bid of at least £20million for the 22-year old who shone in the Europa League and Scottish Cup finals.

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