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    I help Premier League footballers move mansions and transport their car collections – some want me to stay and play FIFA

    WHEN Cristiano Ronaldo moved out of his Cheshire home, Andrew Wells and his team were there to oversee everything.While as soon as Man Utd defender Diogo Dalot had ordered a £250,000 Ferrari, it was Wells, again, who was there to make sure it was delivered to him safely without any bother.
    Andrew Wells, left, helped Erling Haaland move when he arrived at Man City
    Wells’ company Premier Relocation also came to the aid of Phil Neville when he packed up for Miami
    Premier Relocation are the go-to removal service for football’s elite
    In 2011, the entrepreneur, 50, set up Premier Relocation after moving a few high-profile footballers and their expensive possessions into stunning mansions and luxury apartments.
    Since then, his company has snowballed – becoming the go-to for the world’s best, including Bruno Fernandes, Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland – who all feature on their Instagram as happy customers.

    Offering more than just being a removal service, Wells and his team are on hand to relieve the stress many stars have of relocating, including helping them set up their bills.
    While Andy and his team have had younger players ask them to stay and play PlayStation with them, to combat any fears of loneliness.

    Premier Relocation count a host of Premier League clubs as clients, and have opened up offices in Barcelona and Madrid.
    Their overseas operation even facilitated Phil Neville’s move to Miami.
    Speaking to SunSport, Wells said: “I heard so many stories from players who were not happy with the services they were provided by other companies.
    “So, listening to them, I worked out what they needed and we put a business together to serve their needs.
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    “When we set up, we went to several clubs and told them what we do, and now have many in the Premier League and in Europe as customers.
    “Sports agents too, including Joshua Barnett, have also been great contacts for us to establish our name in the industry.
    “It’s helped us grown into what it is today. Now we get calls from players, clubs their wives, or get recommendations from other concierge services that have relationships with Premier League stars.”
    Footballers have expensive tastes, which leaves Wells the task of having to move their prized possessions.
    This could include anything from a £300,000 Lamborghini to a PlayStation.
    “All players are different,” Wells said.
    “But many do have the trappings of a Premier League footballer.
    “Designer clothing, expensive art work, their extensive car collection, trophy collection, international caps and even their pets have been trusted with us.
    “I have personally driven a Lamborghini for a move – which was an amazing experience.
    “On the other hand, we could move a 17-year-old who has been sent to another club on loan and all he takes is his suitcase, TV and games console.”
    Martin Odegaard is another happy customer with Premier Relocations
    Transporting cars is not a problem for Premier Relocation – who move footballer’s expensive motors
    Working with youngsters, though, is very important to Wells for two reasons.
    First, it’s an investment for the future. When that player potentially establishes himself, has a family and moves further along with his career – Premier Relocation will see that journey all the way through.
    Second, they help footballers combat loneliness, especially when they travel to foreign countries, don’t know anyone, or speak the language.
    “We want to be on speed dial for all the players,” Wells divulged.
    “And we want to be with them all the way through their professional career.
    “There are times when I’ve felt very sorry for young players who move abroad, and they don’t know anyone and don’t speak the language.
    “Some of the guys have had younger players ask them to stay and play PlayStation with them.
    “You just want to help them when they are feeling that vulnerable.
    “Also, we can help them in setting up their bills – picking up the phone if they don’t speak the language.”
    Player’s medals and international caps are carefully packed away
    Philippe Coutinho enlisted Premier Relocation for his move back to the UK
    The movers carefully pack up possessions
    Premier Relocation have to work quick to meet the needs of the modern game – with footballers moving clubs on a regular basis, around the UK and overseas.
    They collaborate with Samsung – the only moving company to have a partnership with an electronics giant – so they can offer products from the company and set them up before a footballer arrives at the home.
    Wells revealed: “We can put TVs in every room, thanks to a deal we have with Samsung, and we’re happy to set that up for them.
    “The moment they arrive, everything is in working order.”
    On transfer deadline day, football fans are glued to social media and Sky Sports News to find out who moves where and when.
    Incredibly, Wells is privy to that information before it’s even announced .
    “More often than not we know about transfers before they’ve happened,” he explained.
    “Obviously, we are very discreet about that – but it puts us in a very privileged position.”
    Wells new brainchild, and a separate business, helps footballers integrate into their clubs when they don’t speak English.
    “It’s a translation service for clubs and players – and we’ve already got a few players signed up,” he explained.
    Expensive artwork is just one of the many things footballers collect
    Bruno Fernandes was delighted with Premier Relocations and their work
    “If you have a lad who comes to our country who can’t speak English, we put a translator on the training pitch with him so he can communicate easier with his coaches.
    “That just allows them to settle much more quickly on our shores.”
    Another idea Wells wants to offer are workshops for players – designed to help them build their credit and understand how to avoid debt.
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    “We want to make sure players are protected, some clubs do it in house, some don’t,” he said.
    “All the players across the board deserve the same service. And that’s why we are here – to look after them.” More

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    Tyson Fury’s plans to build dream £4million mansion knocked out by two species of bats

    GYPSY King Tyson Fury’s plans to demolish a house and build a dream £4million mansion have been knocked out — by bats.The heavyweight world champion, 34, has given up on a six-bedroom home with swimming pool after two protected species were found roosting in a loft.
    Tyson’s plans to build a dream £4million mansion have been knocked out — by batsCredit: Getty
    Two protected species were found roosting in a loft
    He would have needed a special licence from Natural England before the work could be done because it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly disturb them.
    Fury would also have had to put bat boxes in nearby trees for the common and soprano pipistrelles.
    Instead, he and wife Paris, 33, have applied for planning permission to extend the eight-bed pad they aimed to pull down with a basement music room and games room.
    They also want to add a breakfast room, garden room and cinema to the home in the Cheshire village.
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    A garage and leisure suite, with a hot tub and plunge pool are also proposed.
    In a design statement, Fury’s planning agent said the leisure facilities were “incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house”.
    Fury and Paris currently live with their six children in a £1.7million home in ­Morecambe, Lancs.
    His move will take him closer to boxer brother Tommy and Love Island girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, both 23, who have a £3.5million mansion nearby.
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    Planners at Cheshire East council are set to decide on the application in April. So far, no-one has objected.
    Fury’s agent said there was “no reasonable basis” to refuse as the proposals were too far from local homes to “impact on their amenities”.
    Tyson Fury has six children with wife ParisCredit: Instagram
    The heavyweight champion has given up on a six-bedroom home with swimming pool
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    Marcus Rashford sets up security firm to protect pals’ assets after spate of raids on footballers’ mansions

    MARCUS Rashford has set up a private security business after a spate of footie ace home raids.New firm MUCS Security was incorporated at Companies House last month.
    Marcus Rashford has set up a private security business after a spate of footie ace home raidsCredit: Getty
    Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and pop star fiancée Perrie Edwards were victims at their Cheshire homeCredit: instagram
    The nature of business is listed as “private security activities”.
    Man United and England star Rashford, 25, was appointed sole director on January 23. It is his fifth private firm with the striker holding millions in companies.
    A source said: “Marcus is on red-hot form on the pitch this season. But he is also a bright lad, and is sniffing out off-pitch opportunities as well.
    “He has seen a gap in the market and, knowing Marcus, he will offer friends and teammates help through the company.
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    “Marcus already has several successful companies but is always looking for new business ideas.”
    We told last year how Rashford had ramped up his personal security and hired a minder.
    Current and former Man Utd and Man City players including Victor Lindelof, 28, Paul Pogba, 29, Jesse Lingard, 30, and Joao Cancelo, 28, have been targeted by North West burglary gangs.
    Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, and pop star fiancée Perrie Edwards, 29, were also victims at their Cheshire home.
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    MUCS Enterprises was set up in 2015 to control Rashford’s image rights and income off the pitch.
    Accounts show the firm’s latest profits were £2.7million.
    MUCS Properties, established in 2017, runs a £6million portfolio MUCS Developments is yet to trade while MUCS Investments’ accounts are due in the spring. More

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    Sean Dyche demands new Jordan Pickford deal as top priority as Everton look to stave off Man Utd transfer interest

    EVERTON boss Sean Dyche wants England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to be put on a new deal as a priority.Dyche believes Pickford, 28, must stay as No 1 at Goodison — despite interest in him and his current contract ending in 2024.
    Keeping Jordan Pickford has been deemed as a top priority by Sean DycheCredit: Getty
    The England No1 is wanted by Tottenham and Manchester UnitedCredit: Alamy
    Pickford has not been offered a rise from his £5million-a-year terms — but Dyche is keen for his money men to deliver the deal he wants.
    The Toffees will have to stay up before anything can be formalised.
    Everton boosted those hopes with a 1-0 win against Premier League leaders Arsenal last week.
    However, their next test against rivals Liverpool may prove to be too hot to handle in just Dyche’s second game in charge.
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    Positive results for Wolves and West Ham this weekend have not helped the situation either.
    Top four chasers Tottenham and Manchester United are the sides said to be interested in striking a deal for Pickford.
    Last month SunSport revealed Pickford was in a deadlock with the club in contract negotiations.
    Pickford wants a pay rise to double his £100,000-a-week wages.
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    A source told SunSport: “Jordan wants to stay at Everton.
    “He loves the place, and is settled in the area he lives. But the club is not willing to meet the wage increase he is asking for.
    “The player and his agent have asked Bill Kenwright and the board to at least meet them halfway.
    “But the club is only willing to offer him a few thousand a week more than he’s currently earning.
    “The big problem they have is, of course, the fact that relegation is looming over their heads.
    “It means they can’t be budgeting for big wage increases when they might be in the Championship in 12 months time.
    “Despite the risk of going down, Jordan is still willing to commit his future to the club now.” More

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    Rangers eye Angus Gunn as new No1 after axing by Norwich boss David Wagner… and he could even play for Scotland

    RANGERS are watching keeper Angus Gunn’s problems at Norwich as they look for a new long-term No 1.The Glasgow club’s transfer supremo Ross Wilson knows Gunn from his time at Southampton.
    Angus Gunn could be on his way to RangersCredit: Getty
    Gunn, 27, was axed by boss David Wagner when he took charge last month.
    He could even be in the frame to play for Scotland, following his father Bryan.
    Gunn, who has a market value of £3million, has represented England at all youth levels, including 12 appearances for the Under 21s.
    However, despite being called up to the Three Lions senior team in 2017, Gunn remains eligible to play for Scotland due to not appearing for England.
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    Prior to his axing by former Huddersfield and Schalke boss Wagner, Gunn had made 14 appearances for the Canaries in the Championship.
    But after conceding five goals in two games, Gunn was once again handed the gloves over Tim Krul, though was unable to swing fate as Norwich fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bristol City.
    Indeed, the promotion specialists have massively struggled this season, with just two wins – both under Wagner – to their name in their last eight league fixtures.
    Rangers own goalkeeper options this season have consisted mostly of 41-year-old Allan McGregor and deputy Jon McLaughlin.
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    The Gers are similarly off the pace this season.
    The champions of two years ago currently sit nine points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. More

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    Ex-Prem star Peter Ndlovu ‘cannot afford maintenance demand for two kids’ – as he’s shelling out for 11 more

    FORMER Premier League star Peter Ndlovu has told a court he cannot afford a maintenance demand for two kids — because he is already shelling out for 11 more.The Zimbabwe striker, who spent six top-flight seasons with Coventry City, said: “I have 13 children, including these.”
    Peter Ndlovu said ‘I have 13 children, including these’Credit: PA:Empics Sport
    He said he had no contact with them, adding: “I was not informed by the respondent about the pregnancies or the subsequent births.”
    Ndlovu, 49 — who also played for Birmingham, Huddersfield and Sheffield United — is manager of South African club Mamelodi Sundowns.
    The mum wanted £1,420 a month.
    But Johannesburg High Court ruled he should pay her £568 a month.
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    The ex-player insisted he had no contact with the two children in question, and no relationship with their mother since their conception.
    He told the court: “As a result of these encounters, two minor children were born between the respondent and me.
    “I was not informed by the respondent about the pregnancies or the subsequent births of our children.
    “The last I heard of the children was when she instituted maintenance proceedings against me in 2016.
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    “There is no communication between the respondent and me. We share no relationship and there is no contact between us.” More

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    Tottenham’s Harry Kane’s secret career away from football earns him £13m

    SHAME Harry Kane doesn’t have many trophies to his name, as the Spurs striker has plenty of room to store them.The England captain has been quietly racking up an impressive property portfolio while he’s been adding to his goal records.
    Accounts for Harry Kane’s company show his empire is worth £13.1millionCredit: Alamy
    Harry, who earns £200,000 a week, lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their kids Ivy, Vivienne and LouisCredit: Instagram @harrykane
    I can that reveal new accounts for his company show his empire is worth £13.1million — about the same value as his big toe.
    A source says: “Harry is as astute with his money as he is with his finishing.
    “Lots of footballers make investments in property, with mixed results, but Harry clearly knows what he’s doing.”
    Harry’s company Edward James Investments has his parents and brother Charlie, also his agent, on the books.
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    Despite owning a vast number of properties, The Sun revealed last year that Harry, who earns £200,000 a week, lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their kids Ivy, Vivienne and Louis.
    The seven-bed property has its own spa, cinema room, staff quarters and lift system. As well as houses, Harry also collects flash cars, owning a £99,000 Land Rover, a £35,000 Jaguar F-Pace and a £212,000 Bentley.
    Harry finally overlook Jimmy Greaves’ longstanding record as Spurs’ top scorer by notching the winner against Manchester City last weekend, the club that tried to sign him in the summer of 2021.
    There’s talk Harry is leaning towards extending his contract with his boyhood club in 2024, when his current deal expires.
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    That would almost certainly mean the prolific frontman would end his career in North London.
    Shame he won’t be interested in a move to my club Everton.
    He’ll feel right at home – we don’t win anything either. More

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    Blind amateur boxer prepares for debut fight – against fully sighted opponent

    AN amateur boxer who is registered blind is ­preparing for his debut fight — against a fully sighted opponent.Thomas Seres, 23, can see only 3ft in front of him due to severe congenital glaucoma.
    Thomas Seres has a level 2 boxing certificate despite suffering severe congenital glaucomaCredit: NB PRESS LTD
    Thomas is looking for a fair fight hoping his opponent ‘doesn’t go easy on him’Credit: NB PRESS LTD
    But the Rocky fan will take part in a charity bout next month, saying: “Losing is not an option.”
    Thomas, who walks with a cane, said: “I’ve always wanted to box but didn’t think I could until I joined a boxing gym.
    “I’ll give it my best in the fight — win, lose or draw. Boxing’s quite an up-close sport so that’s in my favour, but I’ll struggle seeing some of the punches coming in.”
    Thomas, of Barnsley, who has a Level 2 boxing certificate, added: “I hope he doesn’t go easy on me for being blind.
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    “He’ll pay if he does. I have a knockout punch.”
    Thomas is currently training three days a week and weightlifting on the other days to be as strong as possible.
    He is fighting to raise money for Cancer Research UK. More