(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Justin Bieber is reportedly "infatuated" with Kendall Jenner.

The 17-year-old pop star is currently dating fellow singer Selena Gomez but he apparently has grown close with Kim Kardashian's younger sister.

Earlier this year Justin tried to fix Kendall up on a date with a friend of his, but it appears he may have a soft spot for the burgeoning model himself.

He has apparently contacted the 15-year-old while Selena has been away on tour, Life & Style are reporting.

"Justin is completely infatuated with her," a friend of Kendall's told the publication.

"He had a little boy crush on Kim last year, but he's obsessed with Kendall now. She's hot!"

Despite claims Justin has feelings for Kendall, he has posted a mocked-up photo of him with Selena.

The picture, which reportedly appeared on his Instagram account, shows the young couple surrounded by babies. In a nod to Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who raise six children Justin has joked that he is planning to follow in their footsteps.

The picture is accompanied with a caption reading, Brangelina 2.0 hahahahahaha.'

Justin has made no secret of his desire to be a young father. He recently revealed he would like to start a family before he reaches his mid-twenties.

Meanwhile, the teen heartthrob has lashed out at his critics.

Justin has been busy recently working on material for his new album. He has now taken a break from the recording studio to hit back at people who aren't impressed with his music. The star has made it clear that he won't let anyone knock his confidence.

"doubt me...i like it that way...makes me work harder...just makes me want to prove you wrong. every step ive been doubted. why change now (sic)," he Tweeted. (C) Cover Media