The clock is ticking on Usain Bolt's race to extend his stay in the A-League, with sources telling ESPN that a contract with the Central Coast Mariners is looking unlikely.
While negotiations with Bolt's agent Ricky Simms continue, the offer made by the Mariners is estimated by the Sydney Morning Herald to be in the region of $150,000 -- well short of the $3 million the sprint legend is requesting.
Sources have told ESPN that Bolt is due to be in London in four weeks time for a promotional engagement and is currently holding a one-way ticket in the event that no contract is forthcoming.