Wayne Bridge is being lined up to fight YouTuber KSI, Mail Sport understands.
The former Chelsea, Manchester City and England star is a potential opponent for the influencer, and an announcement is thought to be due imminently.
Sources have declined to confirm that the left-back, who is now 44, will face the KSI, who has recently voiced his desire to step into the ring with Conor McGregor. However, they have disclosed that Bridge is one of the names mentioned.
Bridge has fought before, defeating Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in a charity bout seven years ago.
He hung up his boots in 2014 following a career which saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup at Chelsea. Bridge also played for Southampton, Fulham, West Ham, Sunderland and Brighton and picked up 36 England caps. Those who know him say he remains in peak condition.
London-born KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji has amassed millions of followers, has released a rap album and oversees a number of business ventures.
Ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge, 44, is set to fight YouTube sensation KSI, 31, in a boxing event
Olajide Olatunji, known as KSI, has a professional boxing record of four wins and one loss
He has twice fought Logan Paul and has four wins, a draw and a loss from six fights.
In October 2023, KSI welcomed the prospect of Bridge putting the gloves on when he appeared on Peter Crouch’s podcast.
Crouch said: ‘You know, if you ever need someone to step in, I know someone in training all the time. So if you need someone last minute, Wayne Bridge.’
Co-host Steve Sidwell, the former Reading midfielder, added: ‘Can anyone beat the Bridge? He’s an animal.’
KSI responded: ‘If he is really about it then it would be great to have him on Misfits for sure.’
