Along with enlisting British duo Hurts to write for her new record, Leona Lewis has her ambitious eyes on Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am to produce.

The singer is working on her third studio album and wants the ‘Check It Out’ star to work the magic with her that he did on Cheryl Cole and Usher.

Talking to the Daily Star, Lewis said: "I'd like to work with will.i.am, he's very talented. I'm still in the early stages of my new record, so I'm having fun with the new sounds."

The idea certainly gives credence to the rumours suggesting that the ‘Bleeding Love’ singer is moving in a more dance music direction on her third record in comparison to her other albums.

Watch Lewis' video for 'Bleeding Love' below: