Zayn Malik has a new love interest – and her name starts with a ‘Z’

The ex-One Directioner has reportedly got his sights set on an up-and-coming singer and actress.

Are Zayn Malik and Zendaya a couple? Jason LaVeris / FilmMagic / Getty Images

Ex-One Directioner Zayn Malik, who recently broke up with former girlfriend Perrie Edwards, is reportedly busy wooing singer-actress Zendaya.

According to The Sun, Malik has been constantly texting and messaging the 18-year-old Zendaya, who featured in Taylor Swift's song Bad Blood as a character called Cut Throat.

“Zayn is talking to a lot of ladies very casually, but Zendaya is the most high-profile. He said they should get in the studio together,” said a source.