Apple has confirmed that its new U2 iPod will go on sale at the new flagship store in London this weekend.

Senior vice president of retail Ron Johnson revealed that the new iPod “will be available in-store when we open on Saturday”.

Mr Johnson said that the firm was striving to ensure adequate stocks of the digital music player would be available.

“We hope we have enough stock, at least for the beginning of the day,” he added.

The new iPod Photo will also be available, as the new store opens for business.

The 20GB U2 iPod comes complete with engraved band signatures and is designed in a red and black finish.