Francis Ngannou CONFIRMS talks with Jake Paul after leaving the UFC and reveals he could sign for MMA rivals PFL

FRANCIS NGANNOU has CONFIRMED talks with Jake Paul after leaving the UFC and revealed he could sign for a rival MMA promotion.

Ngannou walked out on the UFC while still heavyweight champion after failing to agree a contract extension.

Francis Ngannou is open to signing for the PFLGetty

Jake Paul has expressed an interest in signing with Jake PaulGetty

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is among those to have voiced interest in signing the heavyweight to his Most Valuable Promotions banner.

And Paul has recently signed a deal with the UFC’s competitors the Professional Fighters League – which could be Ngannou’s new MMA home.

He told TMZ Sports: “It depends on where I am but I do think we can work together [with Jake Paul].

“Also speaking of the PFL I have had a conversation with them too, so yes this is something in the near future that could happen very quick.”

Ngannou, 36, is open to a boxing switch and revealed he is negotiating a two-fight deal with Deontay Wilder, 37.

And the pair of hard-hitting former world champions could take the crossover mega-fight to Africa.

Ngannou said: “He’s ready for that. He’s very excited about it. He wants it. So, we are looking into that.

“That’s something I’m very excited about. We even discussed a potential fight in Africa and one fight somewhere else.

“Why not even the two fights in Africa?”

Ngannou added: “I can knock everybody out. I have to be clear about something.

“To hit that person you have to get a clear shot, which is more about technique and experience I don’t have. So, I’m very aware of that aspect.”

Deontay Wilder pictured with Francis Ngannou at the UFC’s training facility