It might sound strange to say—and looks even stranger typed out—but Chelsea's acquisition of Gonzalo Higuain, even on a loan basis, simultaneously feels like a super-smart deal and a sizeable gamble.
The Argentinian striker joined the club from Juventus on Wednesday, having cut short his loan stint with AC Milan to embark on another one in west London, as Maurizio Sarri tries desperately to address the glaring striker issue that has placed a ceiling over what the Blues have been able to achieve this season.
Once the go-ahead to strike the deal was given, Chelsea moved fast to get Higuain registered as quickly as possible.