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Phil Taylor offers to move in with Luke Littler – and vows to instantly put ban in place
Luke Littler and his parents recently moved into a swanky new apartment but could soon have a new flatmate in the form of a darts legend.
Littler recently signed a one-year lease on a luxurious five-bedroom property which costs £6,000-a-month.
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It boasts a swimming pool with a projector, a large garden and a staggering six bathrooms.
Littler and his parents, Anthony and Lisa, are the only occupants along with their dog, Nala.
But they may be soon joined by none other than Phil Taylor.
Well, at least only for a couple of nights.
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Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, Taylor revealed he had been asked to have a proper sit-down with Littler to assess where the 17-year-old's head is at when it comes to darts.
The 14-time World Championship winner is more than happy to have a chat with Littler, yet Taylor believes he needs to do more than just talk.
"But I would have to go and live with him for a few days and see what he is all about," Taylor said.
"I know young Luke, he's sponsored with me.
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“If I spent time with him, I would see how he practises, see how he eats, see how he exercises, see how he does anything.
"If he’s playing on them PlayStations, I would give him a set time - an hour a night or something - and then get ready for the next day.
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“Make sure you're not staying up too late and waking up in the morning and you are shattered. I have seen that many, many times – players who will have a drink after, they get into the drinking and then they aren’t getting to bed until 1am or 2am.”
A limited time on his Xbox may not exactly be music to Littler's ears given he has made no secret of his love for video games.
In fact, the 17-year-old would take his Xbox with him while touring across England for various tournaments.
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There was even speculation he pulled out of an event in September so he could enjoy the early access release of EAFC 25, something which Littler refused to deny on social media.
Littler also may not have to wait long before he has even more time to play video games, as Taylor predicted the teen 'could probably retire when he is 25 or 30-years-old'.
The Warrington native also said he 'might just do ten or 15 years' before retiring given the many years he's spent playing in the juniors.
By then, Littler's net worth will have skyrocketed should he maintain his current trajectory.
Littler is already estimated to be worth £600,000 but PDC chairman Barry Hearn boldly predicted Littler to become a millionaire by the time he hits 18.
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"I think it could be this year" Hearn said.
"I am pre-judging his performances, but I'd be surprised if he didn't to be honest with you.
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"There are darts players out there already earning well over £1m - £2m per year as it is. That is where the sport has got to… for Luke and the sport, it is just the beginning."
Littler's next big tournament is the Grand Slam of Darts, which begins on November 9.
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