CSKA is targeting a summer transfer for Bulgarian national team captain Kiril Despodov. The 29-year-old winger, who joined PAOK from Ludogorets in September 2023, has a contract with the Greek club until the summer of 2027 and is not considered a key figure in the squad. Despodov is set to enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season, and CSKA will attempt to use this circumstance to negotiate an acceptable transfer fee. The possibility of the winger's return is being discussed within the club, and Despodov is willing to enter into negotiations with the 'reds' management. Despodov has 60 caps and 15 goals for his country. In the current Super League 1 season, he has 2 goals in 13 appearances. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €6.00m, and Beşiktaş has also reportedly been associated with the player.