Hearts are reportedly looking to follow Celtic and Rangers and apply to introduce a B team to the Lowland League.
The Glasgow reserve sides have spent this season taking on clubs in tier five of the pyramid in what was billed a pilot scheme to develop young Scottish players and potentially benefit the national team.
Lowland League voted on Monday for participation to continue for the 2022-23 term as the Premiership giants' status as "guest clubs" was rubber stamped for another year.