Gonzalo Higuain to Chelsea: Jose Mourinho prepares move for long-term Arsenal target
A move for the former Real Madrid striker would put Diego Costa's future at the club in doubt
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Your support makes all the difference.Chelsea’s search for a new striker has led the club to renew their interest in Napoli frontman and long-term Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports.
The Argentina international has attracted the defending Premier League champions’ attention in the past and, with the club’s current striking options struggling to find the net, manager Jose Mourinho is now prepared to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
However, according to a report by the Daily Mirror, a move for Higuain is unlikely to be successful until next summer.
If the former Real Madrid striker were to move to Stamford Bridge, the deal would put the future of Diego Costa in doubt.
Chelsea’s top scorer last season has only notched twice in the league this term but, thanks to the lack of goals within the squad, he has retained his status as the club’s first-choice striker.
Fellow frontman Radamel Falcao, currently injured, has just one goal to his name while Loic Remy, Chelsea’s only other recognised striker, is yet to register his name on a Premier League scoresheet this season.
Mourinho’s side currently sit 16th in the league table following a disastrous start to their title defence.
The club have lost seven of their opening twelve league fixtures. No defending English top-flight champion has lost more than half of its opening 12 games since league football’s inception in 1888.
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