Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are best mates

Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are reported to want to to buy Ashley Cole's former north London apartment.

The One Direction stars could be forking out £3m for the penthouse, which footballer Ashley, 30, is said to have once shared with now ex-wife Cheryl Cole, 28.

'Most lads dream of lording around a footballer's pad, so Harry and Louis have earned bragging rights,' says an insider.

The pair - whose close friendship has prompted fans to label them 'Larry Stylinson' - are already living in the plush flat, which they reportedly rent for £3,000 a week.

'Harry and Louis are living the life of luxury,' a source tells the Daily Star.

'They're loving every single minute.' 

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne, all 18, also live nearby in the same development.

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