Fulham could have a loan player return to Craven Cottage in January, as Galatasaray are in the process of holding talks to send Jean Michael Seri back to West London, according to TRT Sport via Sport Witness.

The Ivorian has been on loan at the SuperLig side since the beginning of the season, with Galatasaray paying Fulham £1.35 million for the duration of the loan, with an option to buy the midfielder.

However, it seems that the move has not worked out as either party would've hoped for, as Seri has found his playing time limited under boss Fatih Terim, making six league appearances and a further three in the Champions League, scoring one goal.

With it looking likely that the 28-year-old will be back at Craven Cottage in a few months' time, we look at TWO positives and TWO negatives of this for Fulham...

Healthy midfield competition

Seri returning to the fold could increase competition for places in central midfield, with Harrison Reed and Tom Cairney currently occupying those two spots in central midfield.

The Ivorian is known for his long range efforts, so that could be an advantage to having him in the team. The competition could push the midfield to up their game.

Seri is a set piece specialist

The 28-year-old is an excellent set-piece taker, excelling at free-kicks, whether they are direct or indirect.

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As the side have only scored three goals from set-pieces all season - 17th in the standings - so having his someone with his ability at dead balls could be an advantage.

He might not accept Championship football

A reason that Seri left on loan in the summer was because of the choice that was offered to him; play Champions League football with Galatasaray or fight for promotion with Fulham in the Championship. The decision was straight forward.

He may not be up for the challenge of playing at Championship level upon his return, and may want out of the club in January.

Bad Business

The West London club bought Seri last summer for £27 million - a club record fee. His value will have dropped significantly since then.

If he wants to leave in January upon his return, his spell in Turkey will not have helped his cause, and Fulham will not recoup the money the spent on the midfielder, hence making a loss on what they spent - which will be poor business.