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      Liverpool put Jurgen Klopp’s £4m mansion on Merseyside’s Millionaire’s Row up for sale after Arne Slot turned it down

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      LIVERPOOL FC have put Jurgen Klopp’s £4million home up for sale — after his successor Arne Slot turned it down.The Dutchman and wife Mirjam were shown around the seven-bed home but are deciding on their next move.Arne Slot turned down Jurgen Klopp’s £4million former homeCredit: GettyIn 2019 Liverpool bought it as an investment and are said to have allowed Klopp to stay on rent-freeCredit: GettyThe club have now put the gated property on the market — ending a 20-year linkCredit: PP.Steven Gerrard bought the home in Formby, Merseyside, in 2005 after it was built by a local developerCredit: Willie VassThe club have now put the gated property on the market — ending a 20-year link.A source said: “It was identified by the club as an ideal base for incoming managers.“Arne was offered it when he took over in the summer but has chosen to live elsewhere.“As a result, the club has decided to cut its losses.”Read More on SportEx-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard bought the home in Formby, Merseyside, in 2005 after it was built by a local developer.The property boasts three living rooms, a games room, swimming pool, two-storey gym, solarium, jacuzzi, sauna and cinema.When Gerrard left for US side LA Galaxy in 2015 he sold the house to incoming Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. He was sacked that October but kept the property and rented it to Klopp.Most read in FootballIn 2019 Liverpool bought it as an investment and are said to have allowed Klopp, 57, to stay on rent-free.The German and wife Ulla were often spotted in a local pub. Removal vans moved in after he revealed he was stepping down.Slot, 46, who impressed at Feyenoord, has enjoyed the best start of any manager at Anfield, winning 11 of his first 12 matches. The club was asked for comment.Fans stunned as Arne Slot ‘cooks’ Man Utd with savage statement after Red Devils’ Tottenham humiliation More

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      Marcus Rashford has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ as his plans for dream golf course mansion stall

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      MARCUS Rashford’s plans for a dream home on a golf course appear to be stuck in the rough four years after he bought it for £1.5million.The England and Man United ace wanted to knock down the nine-holer’s clubhouse set in 63 acres.Marcus Rashford’s plans for a dream home on a golf course appear to be stuck in the rough four years after he bought it for £1.5millionCredit: GettyAce Rashford wanted to knock down the nine-holer’s clubhouse set in 63 acresCredit: mancpicss66 He aimed to replace it with a five-bedroom home with indoor pool, plant room, games room and chill-out area.Architect plans also include space for an outdoor swimming pool and entertaining area.But locals say work on the build, underneath the flight path for Manchester airport, is sporadic and the site is regularly empty. It has led to fears that the project may be a “money pit”, even for the £350,000-a-week forward.Read More on SportA source said: “This was ­Marcus’ dream project. He was really excited at the start.“But while the build looks finished, there’s an awful lot of work to be done internally.“The gardens need to be completely landscaped and the estimated cost of looking after what used to be the golf course is at least £150,000 a year. Marcus Rashford buys £200,000 Bentley to be chauffeured around in”There’s a fear that Marcus has bitten off more than he can chew.”Most read in FootballRashford, 26, has agreed to mow lawns 14 times a year as part of a 25-year gardening plan. He is responsible for looking after surrounding woodland, and establishing meadows and grasslands for wildlife.Locals say work on the build, underneath the flight path for Manchester airport, is sporadic and the site is regularly emptyCredit: Zenpix More

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      Floyd Mayweather splashing out more than £300MILLION on New York apartments to add to incredible property empire

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has splashed out more than £300million ($400m) for a set of New York apartments, according to reports.Mayweather, 47, has a vast business empire including property, cars and watches.Floyd Mayweather has reportedly splashed out more than £300m on a property portfolioMayweather is adding 60 new buildings to his empireCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHowever, he is set to add to that empire after agreeing a mega-money deal for a block of Manhattan apartments. According to The Real Deal, Mayweather has agreed a contract worth £309m ($402m) for a 1,000 unit affordable housing portfolio of more than 60 buildings.Sources familiar with the deal have said the seller is Josh Gotlib of Black Spruce Management – a firm that sealed a property deal from JDS Development Group worth £644m ($837m) in 2022.The deal for the Upper Manhattan properties see Money Mayweather buying into a multifamily deal, with a slice of the portfolio closing on Wednesday.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt is said to be one of the biggest deals of the year, while the rest of the portfolio is expected to be sold later this year or in early 2025.Some of the Black Spruce portfolio has benefited from a tax exemption thanks to Article XI, which grants an exemption of up to 40 years for projects that are at least two-thirds affordable.The company had been looking to recapitalise an 1,800-unit Article XI deal by selling a stake in the 97 buildings.Affordable housing is a topic close to Mayweather’s heart, with the unbeaten boxing champion telling Mercury News in 2007: “When I was about 8 or 9, I lived in New Jersey with my mother and we were seven deep in one bedroom and sometimes we didn’t have electricity.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”When people see what I have now, they have no idea of where I came from and how I didn’t have anything growing up.”The latest purchase comes after he put his Las Vegas mansion up for sale at £9.6m ($12.5m) and looked set to make a £17.3m ($22.5m) profit selling a Miami mansion.Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetAs of 2021, the boxing legend had an incredible array of wealth, including the tallest commercial building in the USA as one of NINE skyscrapers that he owns.His other business ventures also include the ownership of boxing and fitness gyms around the world, a NASCAR team and a 26,000-square-foot skate park facility.Mayweather also has a foundation welfare cause set up since 2009 which provides a range of services such as free food and learning opportunities for youngsters.Such is his vast wealth that there were even reports suggesting he wanted to purchase an NBA Franchise. More

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      Francis Ngannou’s amazing rise from borrowing money as MMA champ to making millions in boxing and eyeing property empire

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU went from borrowing money as the MMA champion of the world to earning millions in the boxing ring. The heroic Cameroonian – who emigrated from Africa to Europe over the course of a year on foot – put his cage career on hold in 2023. Francis Ngannou emigrated from Cameroon for a better lifeHis life changed after switching from MMA to boxingCredit: ReutersNgannou has made millions from his boxing boutsHe walked out on the UFC as their heavyweight champion to pursue a his lifelong ambition of boxing. At the time, he had beaten Ciryl Gane in January 2022 but had no plans to re-sign with the UFC. He made only £450,000 for the bout and revealed he borrowed £150,000 from friend and former UFC champ Kamaru Usman. But after two boxing bouts – against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – he is believed to have earned over £10MILLION. READ MORE IN MMAAnd Ngannou told SunSport: “Yes, there was a day that I have to borrow money from Kamaru Usman, I might not have to borrow the same amount today.”But I can still borrow because my project gets bigger and bigger. So things are changing as a person I’m growing.”Life is moving, I have different perspective in life. My ambition grows, you know. I set no limit for myself. The sky is my limit.”Ngannou revealed he leant the money from Usman to focus on his fledging property empire. Most read in BoxingNgannou with friend and former UFC champion Kamaru UsmanCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Personal things, investment, having a house, building a house. I love houses, I love real estate.”I come from a family that we never owned any house. We never had a house. Francis Ngannou’s first fight since tragic death of his son Kobe announced with MMA star to take on giant 6ft 8in rival”Then my first thing was to build houses in different city and then maybe buy one wherever I’m living make some investment. “Think of my future. Think of a potential retirement plan or in case things don’t work out.”I’m doing a job that I have no guarantee, no insurance. I have no guarantee of the future of tomorrow, everything can stop right now.”So yes, you think about that. When you think about that, you need to plan things out at least, like for 1,2,3 years or more in case s*** happens. “So you have something you have some time to reset and start back. I think that’s what every single combat sports athlete should do.”Ngannou left Cameroon when he was 26 for a better life, having began working in the sand mines from the age of just TEN. It took him 14 months to go from his hometown of Batie to eventually France, where his journey as a fighter began. Now, he is a former world champion with two huge paydays in the bank – but there was once a time when securing food to eat was his biggest problem. He said: “There were days that when I wake up my only worry, my only concern was what I was going to eat that day. There were days like that in my life. Ngannou used to work in the sand mines in Cameroon and often visits backCredit: @francisngannouNgannou left Africa for Europe on footCredit: @francisngannouIt took him a year to emigrateCredit: @francisngannou”Basically growing up there were days that going to school, I worry because I didn’t have a pen to take notes or because I didn’t have a note, because my school tuition hasn’t been paid.”So life evolved, doesn’t mean he was that bad day. I think it was just a process. “Because at the end of the day, life is mostly a journey that you have to understand, enjoy the journey is not a destination.”Because, if you set a destination and then you get to destination, then what’s happened? It’s the trusting the process.”Ngannou, 38, sensationally dropped Fury, 36, on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial decision. He then remained in boxing but was knocked out by Joshua, 34, in two rounds in March. Now, he returns to the cage for the first time in over two years to face 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, in his Professional Fighters League debut. And he welcomes the familiar feeling of strapping on the tiny 4oz MMA gloves and stepping foot back in the cage. He said: “I would say the transition was going from MMA to boxing not to from boxing to MMA, because that’s not the transition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been doing MMA my entire career. I mean, both are definitely two different trainings which MMA has their own complexity. “But, I’m more used to the complexity of MMA.” Ngannou facing off with Renan Ferreira More

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      Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel go house hunting as they check out £3.5million mansion of Premier League star

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      ERLING HAALAND appears to be putting down roots in the UK to the delight of Manchester City fans after he was seen viewing a £3.5million house for sale.The City striker and his Wag Isabel Haugseng Johansen were spotted chatting in the street to an estate agent as they explored the stunning £3.5m mansion in Cheshire.Earling Haaland has checked out a new £3.5million propertyCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe property is being sold by another Premier League starCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe looked at the house with Wag Isabel Haugseng JohansenCredit: SplashThe property – which is being sold by a Premier League star – boasts six bedrooms and six reception rooms, along with its own gym, swimming pool and steam room and sauna.And the modern mansion, built in 2017, is just a five-minute drive from the home of Haaland’s best mate and City winger Jack Grealish.Haaland currently lives in a rented mansion in Alderley Edge which is understood to belong to the Kamani family, who own BooHoo and PrettyLittleThings.But the fact that he is looking to add to his already impressive property portfolio fuels hope for fans that the £375,000-a-week Norwegian target man plans to extend his stay at the Etihad despite interest from Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA source said: “Haaland has always kept his cards close to his chest about his future plans on the pitch.”When he first moved to Manchester, he moved into a flat, and then more recently, he has been living at the rented property.”But the fact he’s looking to splash some cash could mean he’s thinking about staying at City long-term, which is good news for City fans and bad news for everyone else.”Haaland signed for City in the summer of 2022 from Borussia Dortmund for £51m and has since scored 101 goals in 107 matches for the Citizens.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has previously credited his goal-scoring ability with his ability to relax off the pitch.He said: “I think it’s a really good thing to relax, to try to not think too much.Erling haaland’s bizarre new therapyHaaland is believed to have started dating Isabel while he was at DortmundCredit: Getty”Because stress is not good for anyone.”I hate to be stressed, and I try not to be stressed.’But the concept of meditation is to try to let go of these kinds of thoughts.”It’s really individual, but for me it’s worked really well.”The 24-year-old has already built up a multi-million-pound property portfolio.He owns a £6m mansion in the Spanish playground of Marbella and also bought a £2.6m three-bedroom apartment in Oslo.The potential new home is being sold by West Ham star Danny Ings.The striker joined the Hammers in 2023 from Aston Villa and has got one goal to his name this season.Ings started his career on the south coast at AFC Bournemouth before making his name at Burnley.After impressing at Turf Moor, he earned a move to Liverpool in 2015.However, Ings failed to shine at Anfield and eventually left the club in 2019 for Southampton.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe forward rediscovered his scoring touch and netted 41 goals in 91 Premier League appearances for the Saints.He then joined Aston Villa in 2021 and scored 13 times in the league before appearing for this third claret and blue team in West Ham.West Ham’s Danny Ings is selling the houseCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Alvaro Morata forced to move house just days after moving in after town’s Mayor leaked new home

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      ALVARO MORATA has said he had to make an instant house move – after his new town’s mayor revealed where the striker lives.Spain captain Morata, 31, joined AC Milan in July after leaving Atletico Madrid.Alvaro Morata made an instant house move after his new town’s mayor revealed where he livesMorata made the reveal onlineThe ex-Chelsea striker moved into a luxury home in Corbetta, a town of 18,000 people west of Milan.But the former £60million Chelsea record buy felt his family’s security was endangered after Corbetta’s mayor Marco Ballarini posted news of their arrival on social media.The report swiftly went viral among townsfolk, prompting the Moratas to move out.Euro 2024 winner Morata fumed on Instagram: “Dear Mr Mayor, thanks for violating my privacy. Thankfully I don’t have anything of value.READ MORE IN football”The only treasures I have are my children, whose security has been jeopardised by you.”I thought that the town of Corbetta could afford me a certain amount of privacy.”Instead I find myself having to move house straight away, thanks to your inabilities to use social media and to safeguard your citizens.”Mayor Ballarini had previously proudly written: “Alvaro Morata is a Corbetta citizen. Here We Go!Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The Spanish striker, newly signed by Milan, is finalising the paperwork for the move to his marvellous new home in our town.”I am a huge Inter Milan fan, but it is with pleasure that I offer Alvaro Morata a welcome to our big family in Corbetta.”Morata scored 24 goals in 72 Chelsea appearances following his 2017 arrival from Juventus.However, he spent just 18 months at Stamford Bridge before returning home to join Atletico.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 Seasons More

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      Premier League star in neighbour row over basketball court & firepit built without permission WINS battle to keep them

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      A PREMIER League star in an intense row with his neighbour over a basketball court and firepit has won a battle to keep them.Ben Chilwell, 27, became embroiled in the disagreement when he raised the back garden of his £5m Surrey mansion and erected a retaining wall for a new walkway.The £5m mansion is undergoing works which neighbours have complained aboutCredit: Kevin DunnettBen Chilwell has won a battle to keep his basketball court and firepit at his mansionCredit: AlamyBut the Chelsea defender failed to get the go-ahead for the Ground Force-style makeover at his luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games rooms.He needed consent from the local council for the “engineering operation” and faced a possible red card over the unauthorised development.His next-door neighbour objected, citing loss of privacy and overlooking, but the council have now granted retrospective permission for the landscape alterations.In his ruling, a planning officer said: “Despite the change in levels in this part of the garden, it is considered that the works do not significantly alter the overall land levels of the application site.read more on football”Moreover, the works are located in the rear garden and would not be visible from the street scene and are therefore acceptable.”The proposed development is considered in terms of scale, form, bulk, height, massing, spacing and design, and there would be no adverse impact on the character of the area or the visual amenities of the street scene as a result of the proposals.”Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges to provide screening with further soft planting in grey, green and purple – but no blue.He also wants to splash out on a stone-stepped pool seating area with glass balustrade, and new paving at his home near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.Most read in FootballDocuments submitted as part of the planning application reveal that building work on the sunken fire pit and basketball court started in April but has not yet been completed.Ben Chilwell’s Unauthorized Home Renovations Spark DisputeIn a letter objecting, the neighbour wrote: “This increase in height means someone in this section of the garden or on the firepit walkway now has direct line of sight into our garden, terrace and kitchen area.”This is a loss of amenity and the new levels mean we are now overlooked.”We are keen to retain the privacy and amenity of our home, terrace and garden and whilst we would prefer the new ground levels not to be so high we appreciate that some mitigation through screening foliage has now been proposed.”Ben Chilwell ‘thrown career lifeline’BY Tony RobertsonBEN Chilwell has been thrown a career lifeline after being offered a Chelsea escape route, reports suggest.The 27-year-old has effectively been frozen out of Chelsea’s squad by new boss Enzo Maresca after being told he does not feature in the manager’s plans.Chilwell, who signed for the club for £45million from Leicester in 2020 and was named vice-captain last season, is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.Marc Cucurella and new signing Renato Veiga are both ahead of him for the left-back slot.Chilwell had been joined in the Blues “bomb squad” by Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah, who both managed to secure loan deals away from the club on deadline day.However, the 21-cap England international was unable to secure a transfer despite reported interest from Brentford and Manchester United, though the latter are understood to have never initiated talks.Instead, Chilwell, who is earning £200,000-a-week with three years to run on his deal, will have to secure a transfer overseas if he is to earn playing minutes this season.According to GiveMeSport, Chilwell is thought to be content at Stamford Bridge and will not move unless the right move presents itself.The Dutch and Portuguese transfer windows both shut tonight, as well as the transfer window for Saudi Arabia, although it’s understood Chilwell is not keen on a move to the Middle East.One window that will remain open for a while longer is the Turkish Super Lig window, which does not close until September 13. More

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      Premier League star’s plans to build incredible £4m dream home with pool & cinema are REJECTED – because it’s ‘too big’

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      CHELSEA striker Armando Broja’s plans to build a dream £4million home have been booted out.The Albanian international, 22, wants to knock down his existing four-bedroom home to make way for a luxury new build with a swimming pool, spa and cinema.Armando Broja’s plans to build a dream £4million home have been booted outCredit: GettyThe Chelsea striker, 22, wants to knock down his existing four-bedroom home in SurreyCredit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilBroja applied for a luxury new build with a swimming pool, spa and cinemaCredit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilPlanners gave the proposed development the red card saying it was too bigCredit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilBut planners gave the proposed development the red card saying it was too big – despite no objections from neighbours.Broja, now on loan to Everton, snapped up the £1.8million property on a private Surrey estate near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground in December.He was initially given the go-ahead by Elmbridge Borough Council to splash out on a 36 x 14ft swimming pool and gym extension earlier this year.But Broja then applied to knock down the house and build a new five-bed three times the length of the original and increasing from 36 to 93ft.Read more Sports NewsPlanning officer Joseph Kelly ruled: “As a result of the significant increase in length and height, it is considered that the bulk, scale and massing of the proposed would far exceed that of the existing house it would replace and that of neighbouring properties.”The proposed replacement dwelling would fill most of the length of the plot which is not in keeping with the urban grain and pattern of buildings in the streetscape that are of low density in the local area.”Although the application site is a spacious plot, the proposed replacement house would be disproportionate, uncharacteristic and incongruous in its size and appearance compared with the existing house.”But he added: “The proposed development would not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighbouring properties by reason of overlooking.”Most read in FootballThe proposed new build would have boasted a grand double height entrance hallway, retreat, study and covered outdoor terrace overlooking a 158 x 52ft garden.But council officials blasted its grand design as “too stark” for the area which features mostly Arts and Crafts-style homes.And they said the proposed 6ft-high x 10ft-wide entrance gates would give a “greater sense of enclosure”.Broja’s Chelsea career has been blighted by injuries and he missed most of last season with a knee problem.The homegrown player failed to make an impact during the second half of the season on loan at Fulham.He has now been loaned to Everton after being told he has no future at Stamford Bridge.He has six weeks to appeal against the council’s decision.The Sun has approached Broja’s reps for comment.Broja’s Chelsea career has been blighted by injuriesCredit: Instagram/armando.brojaCouncil officials blasted its grand design as ‘too stark’Credit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilThey said the proposed entrance gates would give a ‘greater sense of enclosure’Credit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilBroja ‘really happy’ to be wanted by EvertonCHELSEA forward Armando Broja admits his loan to Everton made him feel happy to be wanted.The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season at Fulham, one of three loan spells he has undertaken since his debut for his parent club in March 2020.Broja made just eight substitute appearances for the Cottagers and returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer facing another season of uncertainty.He played only 33 times for them over the last four years – partly as a result of an ACL injury – and with further new signings arriving.A temporary move to newcomers Ipswich fell through due to concerns over an existing injury.Everton moved just hours before the transfer deadline to secure his signature in a deal which includes an option to become permanent for £30million.”As a player, especially as a young player, you’re keen to feel wanted by people and that’s how Everton have made me feel from day one,” Broja told evertontv.”They’ve really wanted me and told me why, so that makes you feel really happy and proud.”Maybe the start of the season hasn’t gone how we wanted but we can definitely turn that around with the squad and the manager we have here.”I certainly feel like there are going to be so many more positive days ahead and, for me, I’m just focusing on getting back and integrating with the team.”Broja’s injury means he is unlikely to be available for Everton for at least another month.”It’s going well. Hopefully, I can be back as quick as possible. I think I’m going in the right direction,” he added.”I want to make sure I recover well and be as strong as I can.” More