(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jessica Simpson is keen to elope before the end of the year.

The singer began dating former American footballer Eric Johnson in May and the pair have been inseparable ever since. Rumours began to swirl they were engaged earlier this month, with Jessica confirming Eric had popped the question last weekend.

It has now been claimed the 30-year-old is keen to wed in an intimate ceremony away from the limelight so they can enjoy the moment privately.

Shes been telling Eric left and right about how shed love to elope before the end of the year, a source explained.

Jessica and Eric only started dating earlier this year, but she soon knew they were destined to be together forever. They moved in together after just two months of dating, and Jessica has never been happier.

She is finally settled and happy, and shes positive Eric is the man she wants to build a future with, the source told the National Enquirer.

Jessica was previously married to Nick Lachey, who recently announced his engagement to long-term girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo. (C) Cover Media