Gonzalo Higuain will most likely transfer in January says expert
That’s according to bookies Coral who reckon the powerful target man is Stamford Bridge bound.
He is now just 1-2 to join Chelsea during this month’s transfer window.
“The recent activity in our betting suggests to us that Chelsea are stepping up their interest in Gonzalo Higuain as we have been flooded with bets in the last 24 hours,” said Coral’s John Hill.
Maurizio Sarri knows Higuain well from their impressive stint together at Napoli.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri knows Gonzalo Higuain well
The 31-year-old managed 91 goals in 146 games under Sarri’s stewardship.
But despite his stunning record in Naples - and then at Juventus - he was farmed out on loan to AC Milan following Cristiano Ronaldo’s big-money move to Turin.
Sarri already has two experienced forwards on his books.
However, Alvaro Morata has misfired in west London and Olivier Giroud is now in the twilight of his career.
Gonzalo Higuain is wanted by Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Sarri has also been linked with Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson and Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi.
Blues legend Pat Nevin backed Morata and Giroud last month but reckons fresh blood is needed.
“It’s not the end of the road for Alvaro Morata or Olivier Giroud,” Nevin told West London Sport.
“I do expect a new centre-forward by next season.
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