Take That: 'We want to play Glastonbury, but they won't reply'

However, Eavis says that isn't the case

Take That have spoken out about the rumours of them playing Glastonbury next year - saying that they want to but the Eavises 'won't return their calls'.

The returning boy-turned-man band, now back as a trio, are among the many tipped to appear at Glasto 2015 - along with AC/DC, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters, The Libertines and Florence + The Machine.

Speaking after their performance at the BBC Music Awards, Howard Donald said: "Historically we've never done festivals – we did try and contact Michael Eavis but he didn't reply."

Bandmate Mark Owen added: "they keep leaving him messages".

NME then contacted Glasto boss Emily Eavis who dismissed the claims, saying: "I've had a few missed calls today but I'm pretty sure none of them were from Take That!"

Glastonbury 2015 takes place at Worthy Farm in Somerset from 24 - 28 June. Lionel Richie is the only act confirmed so far.