Chelsea transfer news: Gonzalo Higuain will join on one condition - Moreno
JUVENTUS striker Gonzalo Higuain will only join Chelsea this summer if Old Lady boss Massimiliano Allegri follows him to Stamford Bridge.
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That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Major League Soccer star Alejandro Moreno.
Higuain has been rumoured to be a target of Chelsea in recent weeks.
He could replace Blues striker Alvaro Morata, who had a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge and has been linked with a return to Juventus.
But Moreno doubts whether a deal for Higuain will happen unless Allegri becomes the new Chelsea boss.
If Chelsea can convince Allegri to come to Chelsea, maybe he brings Higuain with him
Antonio Conte’s future at Chelsea is still in question but Allegri has committed himself to Juventus after previously being linked with the Arsenal job.
So Moreno cannot see Higuain moving to west London anytime soon.
“It really depends on who comes in as a coach,” he said.
“If Chelsea can convince Allegri to come to Chelsea, maybe he brings Higuain with him.
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“Until then, I don’t think so.”
Higuain scored 23 goals in 50 appearances for Juventus last season.
He is part of the Argentina squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia.