Westlife ‘team up with Ed Sheeran ahead of shock comeback'

Ed Sheeran has reportedly secretly co-written Westlife’s new single after speculation of a reunion.

The Irish band are rumoured to be making a comeback six years after they split, with reports that they have recruited the Shape of You singer to help write their first single.

A source told the Sun: “Westlife have really been pulling out all the stops for their big comeback and were desperate to get Ed on board.

“It took quite some time to pull together and has been done totally behind closed doors, but he has finally given them the right record to make it happen.”

The insider added: “Having Ed involved is a huge coup. They think he will give them a contemporary edge for their reunion.

“They have already recorded the song and are delighted with the results.

“They’re just pulling together the final promo details including a video before they unveil it. It’s going to be huge.”

The publication added that the group are supposedly set to return as a four piece as they were in 2012 when they split, with Shane Filan, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Nick Byrne.

Brian McFadden parted ways with the boyband in 2004 and is not expected to return.

The group is yet to confirm their return.

Standard Online has contacted representatives of Ed Sheeran and Westlife for comment.