Belgian side Beveren have revealed they are keen to reignite their partnership with Arsenal as the two clubs enjoyed a close relationship until March when a five-year deal was brought to an end, but Beveren officials will now travel to London in January to hold a new round of talks with the Premiership club.
The original accord with Beveren, which was not without controversy, was instigated in 2001 as Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and close friend Jean-Marc Guillou reached an agreement to use the Belgian side as a feeder club to bring the best African talent to Europe, and ultimately North London.
Guillou's departure as Beveren sporting director earlier in 2006 meant the arrangement collapsed, but board member Raoul de Waele has confirmed the Belgians are keen to again align themselves with The Gunners.
"On 2nd January we will go to London to see if we can loan players again," de Waele told Gazet van Antwerpen.
The most obvious success story from the clubs' previous arrangement was the development of Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue who joined Arsenal in January 2005 after impressing in Belgium.
The Belgians have also benefited with players such as Graham Stack joining on loan deals in order to further their progress, and Arsenal have visited Beveren for pre-season friendlies in past years.
Arsenal were accused of making illegal payments to Beveren in June, but were later cleared of any wrongdoing and could now look to rejuvenate the partnership in 2007.