Keith Duffy is set to make a return to 'Coronation Street' to pick up where he left off with barman Ciaran McCarthy in 2005.
According to The Sun, the 34-year-old has been in comeback talks with producers this week.
Duffy played the barman for two years before leaving the soap in 2005 to spend more time with his family.
Writers want to bring his popular character back to team up with his old pal Peter Barlow on his gastro-pub venture, which will aim to rival the Rovers.
McCarthy's return will coincide with the return of his ex-girlfriend Sunita Parekh (Shobna Gulati), also returning to Weatherfield later this year.
Duffy is currently on a reunion tour with Boyzone stars Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch but has been keen to resume his TV career, following his recent role in RTÉ's 'Fair City'.
He is set to sign a six-month deal with an option to extend by six months.
A 'Coronation Street' source said: "Everything is in place for him to return in the New Year. It's exciting to have him back."
