Chelsea are finally close to announcing Gonzalo Higuain’s loan move to Stamford Bridge after the Argentine striker was spotted leaving Milan airport to fly to London.
Maurizio Sarri has been desperate to bring in a new frontman, with Alvaro Morata now expected to complete a loan move of his own to Atletico Madrid after struggling in front of goal this season.
Higuain enjoyed his most prolific season ever under Sarri at Napoli and is eager to be reunited, leaving Milan’s Linate airport at 8am on a private jet bound for London Farnborough.
Chelsea now face a race against time to try and register Higuain in time for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham, with the deadline at midday. Read more