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Chelsea “reach an agreement” with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain

Chelsea are set to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Italian media outlet Sport Mediaset has claimed that the two clubs have agreed a £53 million fee for the 30-year-old.

The transfer will be completed once Chelsea have confirmed Mauricio Sarri as their new manager.

Sarri is expected to take over at Stamford Bridge this week and he is known to be keen on reuniting with Higuain.

The Argentinian striker has a strong relationship with Sarri and enjoyed his best season under him at Napoli.

Higuain set a new all-time Serie A record in the 2015/16 season with 36 goals in 35 games, before leaving for Juventus in a £75m deal.