Usain Bolt has refused to rule out a sensational call up to Jamaica’s national football team after posting an image of a newspaper story on Instagram.

Reacting to a story in The Jamaica Star, which claims he is ready to accept manager Winfried Schafer’s offer of a place in his World Cup 2018 qualifying squad, Bolt took a picture of the page and uploaded it with the message: “Jamaica how we look? Hmmm. A we say to the world and anything possible.. #SeriousFace #ReggaeBoyz #ForeverFaster #FutureOption #MadTalent #AnythingPossible”

The 27-year-old, who is a big fan of Manchester United, has previously spoken of his desire to play for the Red Devils.

Colourful character: Bolt wears a Manchester United scarf in the crowd at a game against Arsenal at Old Trafford

The sprinter previously begged Sir Alex Ferguson for a trial with Premier League champions United. He said: ‘I know I could make a difference. I’d be the fastest in the team – but I can play as well.

‘If 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.’

Usain Bolt’s latest social media post indicates that he’s still keen on swapping his running spikes for football boots, although his last attempt to forge a new career fell on deaf ears.

While a call up from Ferguson is now entirely out of the question, it appears Bolt’s hopes of a career in football aren’t over yet.