USAIN BOLT SET TO MAKE MANCHESTER UNITED DEBUT WHEN HE RECOVERS FROM INJURY

Champion retired sprinter Usain Bolt will play for Manchester United in a legends match against Barcelona - when he recovers from a hamstring complaint. Bolt is committed to the September 2 charity match at Old Trafford pending his fitness and could line up with United legends Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes in the event, which has been organised to raise money for the Manchester United foundation. A hamstring injury suffered by the 30-year-old Jamaican in his last race at the World Championships in London is the only hurdle over Bolt making his Red Devils debut.

Before his final meet at the World Championships, Bolt mentioned his desire to play for Manchester United - joking with reporters about Jose Mourinho's plan to make a move for him during the summer transfer window.

Borussia Dortmund are also set to open their doors to an iconic figure, with Bolt’s agent having admitted earlier this month that a training opportunity has arisen