As is pretty much always the case, whenever news breaks regarding any of the members of One Direction, their fans have a field day.

And reports that Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson have put their heads together to write a song has got Directioners in a legitimate spin.

Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson
Liam Payne (left) and Louis Tomlinson are said to have written a song together (Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive/PA Images)

The two singers are listed as composers and writers on a song called Something That Scares Me About Love, according to The Sun.

There are no details over whether the bandmates will be performing the song as a duo, but it could be that it is one for Liam, who is embarking on a solo career.

This news follows Niall Horan unveiling his debut solo single, This Town.

Harry Styles has gone under the radar in terms of music but he is set to star in Christopher Nolan’s epic war movie Dunkirk next year.

The excitement among 1D devotees on Twitter about the Liam and Louis collaboration was real and very emotional.

Liam, who recently signed with Capitol Records, is currently spending time in the States, where he has also signed a US solo record deal with Republic.

One Direction are currently on hiatus after disbanding at the start of this year.