Gedson Fernandes on the Move, Benfica Keeping Tabs

Portuguese midfielder Gedson Fernandes, currently with Spartak Moscow, could be set for a return to Turkey, as rivals Besiktas and Galatasaray reignite their pursuit for his signature. It's worth noting that Benfica still holds 50 percent of the player's economic rights.

Besiktas, looking to bolster their midfield for the upcoming season, is reportedly considering bringing the player back. The Istanbul club transferred Gedson to the Russian side at the beginning of last season for a fee of 20.7 million euros.

According to Turkish media, the Portuguese international hasn't fully met expectations in Russia and is reportedly evaluating options to continue his career elsewhere. In light of this, the Besiktas board, led by president Serdal Adali, has reportedly initiated preliminary contacts to explore the conditions for a potential return of the midfielder.

However, Besiktas isn't alone in the race. Galatasaray, another club Gedson has previously represented, is closely monitoring the player's situation and assessing the feasibility of making an offer.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who also played for Caykur Rizespor during his time in Turkey, featured in 36 games across all competitions for Spartak Moscow last season, contributing six goals and three assists.