Jake Gyllenhaal is "smitten" with Melanie Griffith's daughter.

The actor has been single for some time, following his break-up from Taylor Swift.

Last year he was spotted flirting with Dakota Johnson whose parents are Melanie and Don Johnson and it's been claimed he is now desperate to date her.

"Jake is totally smitten," a source told National Enquirer. "He's convinced they belong together. But she's making him work for it."

Dakota has been linked to another actor called Jordan Masterson recently and it's been claimed she is confused over which man she should go for.

Jake is trying to ensure there is no contest. "He's been calling or texting every day and really laying on the charm," the insider added.

Jake and Dakota are thought to have met at Sting's 60th birthday party last year. They were spotted laughing and joking, with onlookers claiming the blonde model-and-actress was swept off her feet.