Newcastle United full-back Danny Simpson and girlfriend Tulisa Contostavlos have reportedly had matching tattoos inked on their bodies.

The 26-year-old, who was linked with a move away from St James' Park in the January transfer window, headed to a tattoo parlour near his club's home ground with The X Factor judge.

Tulisa later wrote on Twitter: "His n hers tat... top day out @dannysimpson."

Simpson had his tattoo inked on his ribs, while his other half had the tattooist place the design on her lower back.