Manchester United fan Usain Bolt hopes Borussia Dortmund trial will see him playing with Paul Pogba and Co: 'I've spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson… he told me he will see what he can do'

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Usain Bolt has revealed that he has been talking with Sir Alex Ferguson about a potential deal to make him a Manchester United player.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist is set to have trials with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in March, which has been organised by the club's kit manufacturers Puma, who also sponsor the Jamaican sprinter.

The opportunity will allow Bolt to see what his next career step is and United's legendary manager has told the 31-year-old to get 'fit and ready' while he can see if he can swing something at Old Trafford.  

Usain Bolt has had talks with Sir Alex Ferguson about a possible future Manchester United deal

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist is set to have trials with Borussia Dortmund in March

'In March we're going to do a trials with Dortmund and that will determine what I do with that career, which way it goes. If they say I'm good, and that I need a bit of training, I'll do it,' the eight-time Olympic gold medalist told the Express.

'It makes me nervous. I don't get nervous but this is different, this is football now. It'll take time to adjust but once I play a few times I'll get used to it.

'One of my biggest dreams is to sign for Manchester United. If Dortmund say I'm good enough, I'll crack on and train hard. 

'I've spoken to Alex Ferguson and I told him he needs to put in a good word. He told me if I get fit and ready, he will see what he can do.' 

The 100m world-record holder retired from sprinting last year after injuring himself in his last ever race.

The 31-year-old is a high-profile United fan and attends the games at Old Trafford