It looks like those Girls Aloud split rumours might be cranking up again - Nadine Coyle has reportedly signed up with a US agent as a solo artist.

Nadine has frequently spoken about her love for Los Angeles and California and is said to be keen to get a head-start on the next stage of her career after the girl group comes to an end.

The girl group are set to release their fifth album ‘Tangled Up’ next month but a source close to the band told the Sun: “it will be their last”.

The source added that Nadine’s new agent Bruce Garfield is already making enquiries on her behalf about possible record deals and film roles: “Nadine can’t wait to get off the blocks. She’s interested in getting into films - anything to break the US market and get away from her Girls Aloud image.”

“The funny thing is part of her appeal to the Americans is that she’s Irish, but a lot can’t understand her.”