Besiktas president Serdal Adali has revealed the club are in talks with Rangers over a deal to bring back Ridvan Yilmaz. ‌

The Turkish defender appears to be surplus to requirements under Russell Martin having failed to make a matchday squad under the new boss - and being completely left out of the squad list for Champions League qualifiers. ‌

The 24-year-old arrived at Ibrox in 2022 in a £5million deal but has failed to hold down a regular starting spot in the Scottish Premiership. ‌

Speaking to Turkish media ahead of the Conference League clash with St Patrick's Athletic, Adali said: "We've focused all our efforts on the left wing.

"We've spoken with Ridvan Yılmaz. Nothing has been finalised. We're talking to his agent and his club."

Speaking last week, Martin left the do

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