Ngannou finally revealed his next move in combat sports last month by signing with the Professional Fighters League, but his return to MMA will not take place until 2024, with the 36-year-old wanting to make his professional boxing debut at some point this year. 

A number of names have been linked with a fight against Ngannou including Wilder, who gave an update on the talks. 

"All things and any things are possible. So, you know, me and Francis have had discussions, we’ve had meetings, with both parties as far as the team is concerned," Wilder told MMAFighting.com. 

"So, this is a real conversation that has been taking place. Not just amongst the combat family, but amongst the teams as well. So, this is something that could truly happen. The best is yet to come, overall."