New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports in Spain this afternoon.
Spanish sports daily
AS claims that a source close to t
he player was told "Mourinho wants me [at Chelsea]."Mourinho said this week that if the club didn't sign number one target Wayne Rooney then they would not sign anyone else.This news may perturb Arsenal fans who thought that they had the signing of the 25-year-old forward all sewn up.
The Gunners looked set to sign Higuain a fortnight ago but the deal has stalled somewhat, and reports elsewhere in Spain are claiming that
Real Madrid now want a much higher fee of £37million to part with the French-born striker.Rafael Benitez's Napoli have joined the list of suitors for the 25-year-old, strengthening Madrid's negotiating position.
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