Martin eyes up Ford return.

Peugeot's Markko Martin could be on his way back to Ford in 2006, when the French manufacturer quits the WRC.

The news broke during the Rally of Turkey last weekend, when, according to rallymagazin.de, a French television station reported that an agreement had been reached.

Although both sides denied the report, such a move would be logical, not only in light of Martin's history with the 'blue oval' - he raced for Ford between 2002-2004 - but also because team boss, Malcolm Wilson, will probably want a stronger driver line-up next season, when the outfit introduces the all new Focus.

"I am sure that Ford will have a very strong package in 2006," Martin told the German website.

"I want to go somewhere where people want to achieve the optimum result."