ANTHONY Joshua has seemingly agreed to fight Tyson Fury in an all-British bout for the WBC world heavyweight title “in December”.

Fury is searching for a high-profile opponent in his next bout after rival champion Oleksandr Usyk indicated he does not intend to return to the ring until 2023.

Joshua responded to an invitation to fight on social media late on Monday night.

Retweeting a Tyson Fury tweet he said: “Yea calm. I don’t do the online discussions just for clout, so if your really about it shout @258mgt. I’ll be ready in December. Khalas.”

It comes weeks after Joshua suffered a second consecutive defeat Usyk in Saudi Arabia and his promoter Eddie Hearn is currently considering options for a return early next year.

Tyson Fury calls out Anthony Joshua for ‘Battle of Britain’ fight

Fury said in a video posted on social media: “You’ve all heard that I’m going to be fighting within the next few months, and before I announce an opponent I need to do this just in case.

“Anthony Joshua, I know you’ve just lost a fight to Usyk, and I know you’re belt-less at the moment, and I’d like to give you an opportunity to fight me for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world and the lineal championship in the next few months.

“You’re coming off a 12-round fight so you’re match fit, you’re ready, I’m giving you a few months’ notice.

“If you’re interested I’ll send you the date over and we can rumble – a battle of Britain for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world. Let me know if you’re interested, if not I will select another opponent.”