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Coldplay are close to agreeing to a Glastonbury return after organisers asked them to headline again.
Chris Martin and the group last topped the Worthy Farm bill back in 2016 and event bosses want them back.
The band's decision-makers know the new album Moon Music will be out next summer as sales and sure to soar with another epic live show.
Coldplay - who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide - announced a series of European stadium tour dates for 2024.
But they have left a gap in the schedule for Glasto and they're keen to go back 25 years after they first played the iconic festival, according to reports.
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Chris Martin and Coldplay rocked the Pyramid Stage back in 2016 (Matt Cardy)
The Brit rockers could step into Elton's shoes in 2024 (Leon Neal/Getty Images)In 2021, they did a set as part of Glastonbury’s Live At Worthy Farm livestream as Covid saw the plug pulled but The Sun claims they could be set to make an in-person appearance next year.
Chris attended as a fan back in 2017 and joined Kylie Minogue and Stormzy on stage during their sets.
The British rockers will have to go some to top this year's headliner
Elton John's Glastonbury epic was watched by more than 7.3 million people last month - more than previous headliners Sir Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones combined.
Coldplay have wowed crowds a number of times at the iconic festival (Getty Images)The music icon brought the house down as he lived up to his legendary status with a swansong that enthralled festival-goers on Sunday night.
The figures knocked the socks off many other Glasto greats after 3.9million tuned in for Sir Paul last year and the Stones, who drew an audience average of 2.6 million ten years ago.
As he took in the rapturous response from his legion of loyal fans, an emotional Elton said: "You make me feel so happy. I want to thank you for 52 years of amazing love and loyalty that you have shown me.
"It’s been an immense journey. I have had the best time, I will never forget you. You are in my head, my heart, and my soul. You have been amazing, an incredible crowd tonight.
"Thank you so much, Glastonbury, thank you so much England. I wish you so much health and happiness."