Jose Antonio Reyes is set to return to Atletico Madrid for preseason training.
The former Arsenal winger revived his career on-loan at Benfica last season, but the Lisbon giants are refusing to meet Atletico's asking price for his permanent signing.
New Benfica coach Jorge Jesus also is reluctant to employ a system which accommodates wide players like Reyes.
Benfica chief Rui Costa is continuing talks with Atletico in order to find a compromise.