Liam Payne has appeared to have got a tattoo tribute to his girlfriend Cheryl.

Cheryl and Liam Payne

Cheryl and Liam Payne

The former One Direction star was spotted with a new inking as he was photographed leaving Catch Restaurant in Los Angeles on Saturday evening (28.01.17).

The tattoo - which is thought to be of Cheryl's eye - joins a number of other tattoos on Liam's left arm.

It comes after Liam's bandmate Niall Horan seemed to confirm the couple's impending arrival.

He said: "I'm looking forward to it. Liam hasn't said he's nervous but I'm sure he is.

"I bet he can't wait as well. It is a very exciting thing in your life. He's great and she's lovely, it will be a lovely child. They are in love."

And will.i.am has also expressed his excitement for Liam and Cheryl.

Speaking about the 'Crazy, Stupid Love' hitmaker, he shared: "Cheryl is awesome and I am so happy for her - she is always in and out of bad relationships. She is expecting a baby but it could be a beer belly, right? I haven't really met Liam but I am so happy for her, she deserves it."

Despite the pair having never officially confirmed their happy news, Cheryl has been spotted on a number of occasions hiding a bourgeoning baby bump under her outfits.

Meanwhile, Liam is hoping to make it back to England in time for the baby to arrive as he has been busy working on his debut solo LP across the pond.

A source said recently: "Liam is doing what he can to make sure he spends as much time as possible with Cheryl before and after the birth, but some commitments can't be changed. Luckily Cheryl has an incredibly supportive family, who will rally round if they are needed. They will also be helping her and Liam after the birth, as Cheryl is saying she doesn't want to get a nanny."

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