Malik Tillman has revealed he feels "very comfortable" at Rangers but insisted it's "relatively unimportant" where he is playing his football.

The Bayern Munich loanee has become a key player under Michael Beale this season. He is currently on a season-long loan to Rangers with the club holding the first right to buy the player from the German giants.

Now, Tillman has opened up on where his future lies beyond this season - admitting his main concern is playing as many games as possible.

While, Tillman suggested his destination in the summer - be it Ibrox, back to Bayern or somewhere new - is relatively unimportant, he didn't rule out an extended Ibrox stay having enjoyed his time in Glasgow so far.

“I just want to play as much as possible," said Tillman in an interview with Kicker - translated by Derek Rae. "To me it’s relatively unimportant where that is.  I feel comfortable here, in fact very comfortable.

"I bring my performances which I think Rangers are really happy with. But I could also imagine the same with the people at Bayern.“

He added: “So…we’ll see.”

There's no doubt in Beale's mind that a permanent move for Tillman would be a shrewd decision for the Ibrox board as he's made no secret of his admiration for the midfield talent.

He previously commented: "Malik is a no-brainer for me. I would like Malik to be here for a number of years.

"I think he is an excellent young player and he's enjoying his football here.

"Again, that's for the people above me to organise."

Rangers are thought to have a fee agreed with Bayern Munich to sign Tillman but Beale suggested approval of a deal would come down to discussions between Rangers chiefs and the Bundesliga side.

Asked directly if the loan could be made permanent, Beale said: "Yeah. Of course, we can. There's a fee agreed. Everything is in place. You get the season out of the way then you sit down and talk to everybody and try and get it done.

"If it was on my decision and Rangers' decision we would have him here for the long term. He's a player that we like and a boy that's settled in really well at our club. At 20 years old he's got a really exciting future.

Asked if it was up to Tillman himself, Beale added: "Not so much. I think it's up to the two clubs."