Manny Pacquiao is in 'serious talks' over a mega-fight with undefeated WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford.

The boxing legend's promoter Bob Arum says the showdown could take place this year, with Bahrain a possible venue, according to The Sun.

The 41-year-old currently holds the WBA super welterweight title after inflicting Keith Thurman's first loss last year.

Crawford became the undisputed lightweight champion in 2017 before moving up to claim the WBO welterweight title in 2018.

The American has been chasing a fight against Pacquiao or WBC and IBF welterweight king Errol Spence Jr.

But Spence is working his way back to fitness after a horror car smash left him with serious facial injuries.

Speaking to iFL TV Arum said: 'We hope to get [Terence] Crawford and [Manny] Pacquiao in action this year through our friends at MTK.

'We're in serious talks with Bahrain, doing major fights there.'

Talking about the chances of the Middle East hosting the super-fight, Arum added: 'Well, let's see what happens. Everybody wants to do these events until the time comes to put up the money.

'But I think with Bahrain we have a good shot to get it done.'