Welsh soul singer and songwriter Duffy is reported to have hinted that she will follow in the footsteps of Shirley Bassey and sing the theme song for the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.

According to showbizspy.com Duffy has joined a list of musicians, including Amy Winehouse, Beyonce Knowles and Leona Lewis, to be linked to the project.

Asked if she had already recorded a song for the movie, Duffy replied: "Well, a lady never exposes her secrets."

The film, starring Daniel Craig, is released in October.