USMNT's Malik Tillman reportedly linked with move to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen

PSV midfielder and U.S. international Malik Tillman is the subject of transfer interest from German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, according to Sky Sports Germany. Leverkusen are reportedly open to triggering the release clause of the 23-year-old, though no agreement has been reached.

Tillman, who is currently playing with the USMNT at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, is under contract with the Eredivisie side until 2028.

Tillman is coming off a brilliant campaign with PSV. In 34 games for the Dutch side, he scored 16 goals and had five assists across all competitions. With the USMNT, he has three goals in three games to begin the Gold Cup - the first three goals of his international career.

A product of the Bayern Munich system, Tillman made seven first-team appearances with the Bavarian giants before being loaned out to Rangers in Scotland during the 2022-23 season. He then joined PSV on loan, before he was outright purchased by the Eredivisie side last summer.

Over the past two seasons, Tillman has helped PSV to consecutive league titles and has broken through with the U.S. national team. Leverkusen, meanwhile, won the Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season and this past campaign finished second.

Manager Xabi Alonso recently departed the club, signing as coach for Real Madrid, with former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag hired in his place.

Tillman's release clause with PSV is estimated to be $46M (€40M).

Tillman could join the ranks of notable Americans to represent Leverkusen, following in the footsteps of Claudio Reyna, Landon Donovan, Jermaine Jones and Frankie Hejduk.

Tillman and the USMNT will take on Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinals next Sunday in Minneapolis.