Arsenal are plotting a swoop to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Malik Tillman next summer, according to Fussballdaten.

Tillman began his journey at Greuther Fürth before joining Bayern in 2025, where he progressed through the club’s system.

After managing just 175 minutes of senior action with the Bavarian side, the 23-year-old moved in search of regular football, joining Rangers on loan in 2022.

At Ibrox Stadium, he made a significant impact, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in 43 appearances, leading to another temporary transfer to PSV Eindhoven.

His performances in the Netherlands convinced the Dutch club to make the deal permanent, and he has since continued his rapid development, particularly during the 2024–25 season, when he recorded a career-best 16 goals and five assists.

That form earned him a high-value move to Leverkusen last summer, where he has continued to impress and attract significant interest.

With the next summer transfer window approaching, Tillman’s technical qualities and physicality have put him on the radar of several clubs, including Arsenal, according to Fussballdaten.

The report adds that the Premier League leaders see him as a viable fit for their midfield, citing his creativity and ability to occupy different...