U2 for 2008 O2 Arena residency?

Rex Features

U2 are reportedly planning to play a series of gigs at London's 02 Arena in 2008.

According to thisislondon, the veteran rockers will be playing 21 nights at the venue.

It is reported that the concerts will follow the completion of the band's new album at some point next year.

U2 will be following the precedent set by Prince, who played 21 nights at the arena in September.

The Irish rockers are currently working with Brian Eno in the studio on the follow-up to 2004's How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.