The Bears infamously merged with Manly in 1999 before disbanding in 2002.

Manly re-launched as a sole operator and North Sydney were thrown on the scrapheap.

Fifteen years on and the former Sydney club believes it is in a position to purchase the Titans and make a comeback.

The Gold Coast are currently owned by the NRL after the club went into administration.

A consortium of Titans fans are hopeful of buying the club, however, the Bears believe they have the financial backing to make a play at ownership.

The Gold Coast Seagulls and Chargers both folded in the past with many experts questioning creating a successful venture on the Glitter Strip is possible.