Bolt wants a shot at Manchester United

Fresh from winning London 2012 Olympic Games gold in the 100 metres, the Jamaican star was not short in confidence.

"People think I am joking. But if Alex Ferguson called me up and said, 'OK let’s do this, come and have a trial', it would be impossible for me to say no," Bolt was quoted saying by The Sun.

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"I would not take up the challenge if I didn't think I was good enough. I am a very accomplished player and know I could make a difference."

The 25-year-old is a four-time Olympic Games and five-time world championship gold medallist and holds the world record of 9.58 seconds for 100 metres.

"I would be the fastest player in the team — but I can play as well," Bolt said.

"I am in Britain for a few more days. If Alex Ferguson wants to give me a call he knows where I am."

Bolt has previously said he would love to play for Manchester United when he retires from sprinting.

Bolt visited Manchester United's training centre in 2009 while in Manchester for a promotional event and has previously been a guest at the Bernabeu.

"I definitely want to see what I could do. I think I could step up to the Rooneys," he has said.