SCOTT Sinclair is dating a swimwear model who has "been friends" with his ex-fiancée Helen Flanagan for almost a decade.
The Bristol Rovers footballer, 35, was spotted with Louise Tarver on a night out in Manchester.
They held hands outside Sexy Fish restaurant after spending the evening together.
The couple then kept their distance as they were pictured by paparazzi who recognised Scott.
Louise and Helen have been linked for years, as the model attended a party hosted by the Coronation Street actress in 2014.
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Helen, 33, was engagaed to Scoot and shares three kids with the footballer from their 13-year relationship.
He was previously linked to model Kate Moss's sister Lottie last year after sliding into her DMs.
A source told MailOnline: "Helen has known Louise for years, it won't be easy for her to know Scott is wining and dining her."
It comes after Helen bravely opened up about her mental health ordeal following a bad reaction to ADHD medication, as she reassured fans she's now in a 'really good, happy place now'.
She previously revealed she suffered sever postnatal depression after having their son Charlie in March 2021.
Helen and Scott split in 2022 and Helen underwent her secret boob job in January 2023 in a bid to feel "more confident."
The Sun revealed earlier this month that Scott had joined exclusive dating app Raya loved by celebs.
His profile photo showed him posing topless on holiday while holding weights.
He's also seen grinning inside a swanky restaurant and shooting a serious expression for a selfie on the profile.
The Bristol Rovers player lists Free Mind by Tems as his favourite track, writing in his description, "Visiting Manchester from Mayfair."
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While Helen doesn't appear to be on it, some of fans recently became convinced she'd signed up for TV show First Dates.
