London, Sep 13 - English singer-songwriter Sir Elton John is set to follow in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Madonna as he is keen on adopting a baby boy.

Sir Elton, 62, has long considered adoption, but always rejected the idea because of his age and touring lifestyle but the singer had his 'heart stolen' by 14-month-old Lev on a recent visit to an orphanage in Ukraine and he and longterm partner David Furnish are thinking about bringing the tot back to England, reports newsoftheworld.co.uk.

'David and I have always talked about adoption, David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said 'no' because I am 62 and I think because of the travelling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn't be fair for the child,' he said.

'But having seen Lev today, I would love to adopt him.