Chelsea have reportedly made Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain their top target as they seek competition for Diego Costa in the striking ranks.
The Argentine is believed to be looking to leave Naples this summer after they failed to qualify for the Champions League, and Arsenal and Manchester United have been touted with an interest.
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However, the Premier League champions are also in the market for a forward to ease the burden on 20-goal Costa, with Didier Drogba having left for a second time and Loic Remy their only other senior frontman.
Christian Benteke and Radamel Falcao have both been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge, but The Metro claims that Jose Mourinho has sanctioned a £30m offer for Higuain
The 27-year-old has scored 51 goals in 98 games since joining Napoli in a £34.5m deal from Real Madrid in 2013.
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