'Madly in love' Andy Carroll set to propose to new girlfriend just months after splitting from wife Billi Mucklow as 'divorce can't come quick enough' for former Liverpool striker

The 36-year-old separated from wife Billi Mucklow last year and has started a new life together with Lou Teasdale, 42.

The Sun reports Carroll has told friends that his divorce "can't come quick enough".

"Andy is very close to proposing to Lou. They are madly in love," a source said. "Lou is exactly what he needs because she is a calming influence on him and it's noticeable the change she's had on him to everyone around them."

The ex-Newcastle star is currently playing in the fourth tier in France, having joined Bordeaux last September and scored 10 goals in 15 matches. It was recently revealed that he is earning less than minimum wage with the French side, having previously admitted that he is losing money while playing for them.

Carroll will be waiting on his divorce to go through so that he can tie the knot with his new love in the near future.