Der Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reported that Brentford is closely following Malik Tillman's situation at Bayer Leverkusen and that Leverkusen is now seriously considering selling Tillman after only one season. BILD previously wrote that Tillman is frustrated about his limited playing time and status at the 2024 Bundesliga champion.

According to 'Sport Bild', Malik Tillman is considering a move due to his limited playing time and has become emotionally detached from Bayer. The player has informed sporting director Simon Rolfes of his frustration. The club's management would generally like to continue working with Tillman, who is contracted until 2030, but are open to a sale due to recent developments. FC Brentford are convinced of Tillman's abilities and are reportedly prepared to pay the 35 million euros that Leverkusen paid to PSV Eindhoven last year.

Team Talk reports that Bournemouth are interested in signing Malik Tillman, while sources say Brentford are one of the clubs with the most definite interest. The United States international wants a new challenge in the Premier League and it is understood that Leverkusen is open to selling the player for a suitable offer. A buy-back clause held by his former club, Bayern Munich, is set at €35 million and could complicate a transfer, which would likely require an offer of around €35 million or more.