BBC Scotland pundit wowed by super-talented Rangers attacker Malik Tillman v Aberdeen
Rangers attacker Malik Tillman was a “real handful” against Aberdeen on Sunday (23 April) despite a 2-0 loss for his side, according to pundit Leanne Crichton.
Former Scotland international Crichton was full of praise for the “super talented” USA international for his first half display against the Dons at Pittodrie.
Tillman, who is currently on a season-long loan from German giants Bayern Munich, has already made a huge 42 appearances for the Gers.
“Malik Tillman has taken a while to get up to speed but he’s super talented,” Crichton said on BBC Radio Scotland, as quoted by BBC Sport.
“You see flashes of brilliance and when he gets going he’s a real handful.”
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Michael Beale may be somewhat reluctant to exercise the £5millon permanent option for Tillman at the end of the season, but it could prove to be a very good bit of business.
The attacker is showing great potential in his first campaign in Scotland, with 12 goals and five assists in all competitions. And at just 20 years old, he can only get better.
Not only can Tillman have a strong campaign next season should he make his deal permanent, but Rangers may just look at a huge windfall in the coming years by moving him on for profit.
That won’t be the initial thought, however, with Beale wanting the youngster to step up to the plate next season and help in the fight to dethrone fierce rivals Celtic.
But if Tillman does join the Gers, that £5million price tag will be questioned, with the attacker needing to live up to that fee from day one.
Fans of both Rangers and Celtic will remind Tillman daily of his responsibilities if that is the case, with £5million a substantial fee in Scottish football.
In other Rangers news, Heart and Hand believe that the Gers offering a new deal to one player may not be the best option given his age and injury concerns.