The action of Gonzalo Higuain in Chelsea "in the air", says AC Milan | Football News

Gonzalo Higuain told AC Milan that he wants to leave for Chelsea

The loan expected by Gonzalo Higuain in Chelsea is still "in the air," according to AC Milan's deputy director, Luigi Riccio.

Higuain was ruled out of the Milan squad for his 2-0 win over Genoa in Serie A on Monday, as manager Gennaro Gattuso admitted that the striker had announced his intention to join Chelsea.

The 31-year-old is currently loaned to Milan by Juventus, but Heaven in Italy report Chelsea has reached an agreement with Juve to sign the Higuain loan until the end of the season, with an option of 12 additional months.

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However, Riccio told Gazzetta: "As far as the transfer market is concerned, we are all adults, we know how to deal with these situations.

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"We have been in the air for a few days, but we will work with the players at our disposal."

The transfer from Higuain to Chelsea would have been delayed by negotiations between Milan and Genoa in favor of Krzysztof Piatek, which the Italian side has identified as Argentina's replacement.

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however, Heaven in Italy It is understood that Milan and Genoa will meet Tuesday to finalize Piatek's move, which should be worth more than 30 million pounds, which should then allow Higuain to leave.

Heaven in Italy It must also be understood that Alvaro Morata is ready to join Atletico Madrid on loan until the end of the season, with the possibility of making it permanent, paving the way for the migration of people. Higuain to Stamford Bridge.

If Higuain were to move to London, he would join Maurizio Sarri, under which he would equal the Serie A record for goals scored in one season, with 36 for Napoli in 2015/16.

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