A source close to the singer told the publication that the two have been spending more time together and going on dates away from the public eye.

Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly grow closer

"They have been out on dates that people don’t know about because there aren’t any photos," the source said.

The source described the pair as being in a "dating phase", adding that they "aren’t ready to go official yet."

According to the report, Dakota and MGK have been going on dates more frequently and "growing closer every time they hang out", although they have yet to put a label on their relationship.

Shared sense of humour brings them closer

The source also said the two have connected over their shared "same dry and dark sense of humour".

"They make each other laugh," the source added.

Dakota Johnson keeps relationship status private

Dakota and MGK were recently spotted together while heading to singer Taylor Swift's Tribeca apartment, sparking speculation about a possible relationship between the two.

However, Dakota has remained tight-lipped about her personal life.

In a recent interview with Vogue, the Fifty Shades of Grey star was asked about her current relationship status but declined to comment.

"I don’t want to say anything about that," Dakota said.