Hoffenheim midfielder Sejad Salihovic has been romantically linked to pop singer Selena Gomez.

Rumours sparked when the Bosnian international posted a photo on Instagram of himself enjoying a camel ride in Dubai with the 22-year-old former Disney star.

Alongside the image, Salihovic wrote: "Desserttour with the #crew what an experience!Thx to everybody @bakrabdulla @anasbukhash #ILOVEDUBAI #selenagomez."

According to the Daily Mail, Salihovic met Gomez during his trip to Dubai and the pair are believed to have spent New Year together in the Middle East.

The 30-year-old jetted out of Germany during the Bundesliga winter break.