Helen Flanagan is so lonely after splitting up with Man City player Scott Sinclair, that she is buying a dog to cheer herself up.
A friend of the 'Coronation Street' star told the Daily Star that Flanagan and her mum have seen a number of pooches.
The insider said that the blonde beauty's been telling her friends that she plans to replace Sinclair with a dog.
The source added that the 22-year old star is hoping the couple will get back together but she's lonely and wants a dog to cuddle up to.


