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Zara Woodcock

David Beckham's best pal Dave Gardner, 47, 'dating model Jessica Clarke', 29

David Beckham's best friend Dave Gardner is reportedly dating Victoria's Secret model Jessica Clarke.

The 47-year-old was first spotted with the 29-year-old during the summer, and now they are said to be 'taking things slowly'.

He was previously engaged to actress Liv Tyler. The two were together for seven years before splitting early last year.

Now, Dave has seemingly moved on with Jessica – a model from New Zealand.

A source recently claimed: "Their relationship's at a very early stage. They're just having fun and taking things slowly, but things are going well."

Mirror have contacted Dave and Jessica's representatives for comment.

Jessica and Dave were seen together during the summer (GC Images)
The two are reportedly 'taking things slow' (Getty Images)

The source added to MailOnline : "Dave's children will always be his priority, though, so he's not just going to bring another woman into their lives at the drop of a hat."

Dave shares Sailor, seven, and Lula, six, with former partner Liv and son Grey, 15, with his ex-wife Davinia Taylor.

Meanwhile, Jessica previously dated Queen drummer Roger Taylor's son Rufus.

Last year, Dave split up with Liv – who is the daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler.

Sources previously said that Liv and Dave "grew apart" and decided to spend more time concentrating on their careers.

Speaking to The Sun, the insider claimed: "'Dave and Liv spent all of the first lockdown together and are a great team as parents but unfortunately, they've grown apart and increasingly they've been living separate lives.

He was previously engaged to Liv Tyler (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

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"Both wanted to focus on their careers — her acting and producing, and Dave running his business and working on David [Beckham] Inter Miami football project."

The source added: "They officially parted ways back in March but they've kept it quiet so as to minimise the fuss, and ensure their kids were OK."

It was reported that the pair remained good friends and even holidayed together last summer with their children.

David Beckham was apparently a big support for Dave.

The footballer was described as his "rock" during the collapse of the relationship, with Dave reportedly returning to Los Angeles while Liv continued to live in London.

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