Controversial former Salford owner Marwan Koukash has spoken of his desire to return to rugby league and link up with Derek Beaumont at Leigh Centurions.
The Merseyside-based businessman and racehorse owner handed over control of Salford to a community trust in 2017, four years after stepping in to save the club.
Beaumont owns Super League side Leigh, beginning a second stint there in 2013, and Koukash told BBC Radio Manchester: "I miss the involvement in rugby league.
"It's in my blood, I'm hooked on it and I would love to get involved again. I know for sure I will never get involved with Salford for various reasons.
"But I have a special love for Leigh and maybe one day I might be joining Derek [Beaumont]."
Koukash's time at Salford was often mired in controversy and he did not engineer the on-field success he had hoped for, despite some big-name signings.
Yet Koukash is a close friend of Beaumont and believes they could work together at Leigh, who look certain to be relegated from Super League this season.
"Will Derek have me? If Derek will have me, then it's very, very likely. Nine out of 10," Koukash added.
"The game is fantastic, I enjoyed my involvement in rugby league. I've not always made the right decisions and that's due to my inexperience.
"I've learned a lot since then, I'd love to get back in the game and I would love to be involved with Derek."
Koukash believes he could provide an injection of cash into a sport which is struggling financially.
He added: "The majority of clubs, Super League clubs, are looking out there for investment.
"When I got involved in rugby league [with Salford] I didn't just come to take part, I invested large sums of money.
"And that kind of money - if I had to invest it again now knowing what I do about the sport, with the experience and what I learned, I'm sure I would make a very positive contribution.
"Many clubs have approached me, we've talked about the possibility of joining them. Some are in the Championship and some are in Super League.
"The door is open for me to join a number of clubs but I would love to be involved with Derek [and Leigh]."
