Adele is reportedly planning to put on a 'proper world tour' next year.

The 26-year-old singer shunned the spotlight for a while after welcoming son Angelo with partner Simon Konecki in October 2012.

And now it's claimed she's preparing a huge professional return in 2016.

"Adele took time off to be a mum and she loves it ' but now Angelo is a bit older, she's ready to get back out there,' a source told British newspaper The Mirror. 'This will be a proper world tour, to all corners of the globe.'

Apparently the star, who has won numerous Grammys and an Academy Award for her music, wants to have son Angelo with her as she travels.

Adele has supposedly hired two nannies to serve by her side as she performs concerts.

"But it's important Angelo goes everywhere with her, so her priority was to have a nanny situation where he could do that,' the insider said. 'She is satisfied that is the case so is putting plans in place."

It's rumoured Adele will be releasing her third studio album in 2016, with the tour to follow.

Towards the end of last year it was reported she and Lady Gaga are working on a duet, which sent fans into a frenzy.

And earlier this week Gaga fuelled the flames by posting a picture of her with Adele on Instagram.

'Nothing like a Wednesday night bro-down with the beautiful Adele,' Gaga wrote in the image caption attached to a pic of the two megastars flashing huge smiles on their faces.