Chelsea transfer news: Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain likely to sign after development
Chelsea want Juventus hitman Higuain with Maurizio Sarri a huge admirer.
Sarri is understood to be close to being officially confirmed as Antonio Conte’s successor, with the Blues close to reaching a compromise with former club Napoli over his departure.
Chelsea have made a new striker the priority with Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi both struggling last term.
The west London giants were keen to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton but the striker ended up moving to Manchester United instead.
Morata then toiled after joining from Real Madrid while Batshuayi, who joined in 2016, went out on loan to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.