Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack is poised to join up with former sprint king Usain Bolt at Central Coast Mariners in Australia.

The Scotland international is one of the most prolific goalscorers in the Championship but has no place in Steve Bruce's plans.

Though there was some interest in the 32-year old during the transfer window a move failed to materialise.

Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack is poised to join up with former sprint king Usain Bolt

However, now Central Coast have opened talks and are pushing to sign him on loan this week ahead of their new season starting next month.

McCormack impressed on loan at Melbourne City earlier this year. Even though he wasn't fully fit, he still managed 14 goals in 16 games.

Central Coast have already drawn extra attention to the A League by taking Bolt, the fastest man in history, on an indefinite trial as he looks to fulfil his dream of becoming a footballer.

The eight time Olympic champion wants to earn a professional contract and has not disgraced himself so far, though does need improvement to merit a deal. Central Coast are still willing to keep him on as his presence is generating such commercial revenue.

Yet while Central Coast are prepared to wait on Bolt, they recognise McCormack will give them an immediate cutting edge in the league this season.