He split from Maya Jama last summer after a whirlwind relationship and engagement.

And Ben Simmons has sparked rumours that he could be moving on from the Love Island host as he was spotted out for dinner with Eiza Gonzalez.

The pro basketball player, 26, was joined by the actress and a group of pals as they departed high-end Japanese restaurant BONDST in New York City 

Sources have now told The Sun On Sunday that the pair are 'getting to know' each other, and it's possible a romance could be 'on the cards'. 

It comes after reports last month that Ben sent his ex Maya a legal letter demanding she returned the £800,000 engagement ring that he had given her. 

A source said: 'The pair have been quietly getting to know each other for a while now and it feels like romance is on the cards.

'Ben wanted to draw a line under his relationship with Maya, hence demanding the ring back.'

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Ben Simmons and Eiza Gonzalez for comment. 

Ben and Eiza, who has appeared in films such as Baby Driver and Ambulance, wrapped up warm while departing the hotspot city restaurant. 

Stepping out in the Big Apple, Eiza kept her look simple with a fitted black midaxi dress and matching sock boots.

As Ben wrapped up in a pair of wide leg black trousers, matching hoodie and coat on top.

Eiza dated Aquaman star Jason Momoa last year, following his divorce from Lisa Bonet.

The pair then reportedly split due to being 'just very different people.'

While Ben and Maya called time on their relationship last summer as they were both reported to be focusing on their respective careers, six months after getting engaged.

Ben proposed to Maya around Christmas 2021 with a gorgeous diamond ring, following a whirlwind seven-month romance.

But now Ben is said to have asked for the pricey jewellery back after their failed romance. 

A source told The Sun: 'Given Ben has never, until now, asked for the ring back, you can appreciate the letter came somewhat as a surprise to Maya.

'Ben was really shocked when she left and didn't give him the ring back. 

'He was madly in love with her and thought it was forever so was really p***ed she didn't give it back. It cost around $1million and they were engaged less than a year.' 

A representative told MailOnline: 'Maya received a request from Ben's representatives on Friday afternoon, asking her to return the engagement ring that he gave her as a gift last year.

'This was the first time that she has been asked by Ben to return it and, for the avoidance of any doubt, she has never refused to return it.

'Maya is making arrangements to return the ring to Ben and wishes him all the best.'