George Clooney wants to date Eva Mendes

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GEORGE Clooney reportedly has his sights set on dating Eva Mendes.

The actor is hoping the rumors she split from Ryan Gosling are tue — so that he can swoop in.

Clooney has been single since splitting with leggy actress and former pro wrestler Stacy Keibler, 34, last July.

“George would give his right arm to date Eva,” revealed an insider. “He’s had a crush on her for a while.

“He’s run into her a few times over the years and loves her energy. He says he could talk to her about anything since she’s hugely intellectual, and he’s turned on by her smarts.”

“He would never be disrespectful and pursue anyone else’s girl