Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is going into the restaurant business.

The Daily Mail says Gerrard has bought a share in his favourite restaurant.

The Liverpool captain now plans to reopen it with a New York theme, his spokesman said.

Gerrard teamed up with hotelier Paul Adams to relaunch the Warehouse Brasserie in Southport, Merseyside.

The venue, which has a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating, is due to reopen in time for the World Cup as the Warehouse Kitchen & Bar.

Gerrard said: "This is my first venture in the restaurant trade but I think it's important to also say that my priorities are, and always will be, on the football pitch."