Bono denies working with the Spice Girls

U2's Bono has rubbished reports that he has been asked to write a track for the Spice Girls' new album.

The reformed girl group, who are starting a world tour in December, are due to release a greatest hits album before Christmas.

It has been reported that the Irish singer would be collaborating with them on a new song, but his manager Paul McGuinness denied the claims, saying: "We're great fans of the Spice Girls. But rumours that Bono is to join them as a sixth member are sadly not true."

However, DJ Mark Ronson has revealed that he would love the chance to work with the five-piece, admitting: "I love the Spice Girls. I think their music is great. I would love to do a remix of 'Stop' - that's easily my favourite."