Zayn allegedly wants to reunite with the other boys now? The album's two lead singles clearly haven't done as he hoped then...
Now, after nearly a decade of estrangement and bitter jibes, Malik is reportedly looking to rebuild a friendship – and he is not averse to the possibility of a reunion.
'He doesn't know if it will ever happen, or when, but he would love to start a conversation with the other guys from One Direction and try to make amends with all of them,' an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively.
'He is trying to figure out the best way to reach out because it will be odd, weird, and uncomfortable, but it is something that has been on his mind.'
The insider insisted the decision is purely based on rebuilding relationships – not on getting the band back together to perform.
'Whether that leads them to working together again musically is one thing, but Zayn's reasoning is to become friends with his mates that he did so much with.
'Zayn wants to approach them for forgiveness and friendship. Working with them is not important to him right now.
'He has matured and wants to show the rest of the guys this. To be friends again would be amazing.'