Two weeks ago the World Cup winner angrily rejected Bolton's offer of a contract when accusing the club of going back on the terms which where originally agreed, but now it seems as if Petit will seek a second chance to earn a deal.
Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce is already set to give Senegal World Cup winner Khalilou Fadiga a chance to earn himself a contract and Petit could also follow as the Bolton cheif looks for more bodies to add to the squad even though the deadline is now closed.