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Antonio Conte confident Chelsea will beat Man United to £45m striker
ANTONIO CONTE is reportedly confident of completing a £45million deal for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Gonzalo Hiuguain has scored 32 goals for Napoli this season
The Argentina striker has scored 32 goals for Napoli in all competitions this term.
The 28-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, with Manchester United apparently keen on a summer deal.
But the former Real Madrid star has three years left on his contract with Napoli, who have reiterated they have no intention of letting him leave.
However the Daily Mirror now claim that incoming Chelsea boss Conte believes Higuain is ready to snub Man United's interest and move to Stamford Bridge.
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The report adds any deal for Higuain will open the door for Diego Costa to move to China.
Costa who has been offered a huge deal to move to the Far East, while Atletico Madird also want to bring him back to Spain.
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