American R & B star Akon has announced that he would love to perform at this summers Glastonbury Festival.

The ever-modest Akon told sources that he feels he is up to the job and feels he would even outshine last years headliner, rapper Jay-Z.

He said: “I would love to do Glastonbury. I could put on a show to rival Jay-Z. I’ve been there before - but not as a performer. I love festivals.”

Already confirmed acts for this years festival include Bruce Springsteen, Blur and Neil Young.

Glastonbury organisers have revealed that they have been inundated with requests from performers, particularly from the US , wanting to take part in the 2009 Glastonbury action. Seems Jay-Z had quite an impact on the credibility of the festival.