AC Milan forward Gonzalo Higuain has been long linked with a move to Chelsea.
According to
CalcioMercato (via
DailyStar), Chelsea are closing in on Higuain's transfer as the player could leave AC Milan in the coming hours.
AC Milan have intensified their efforts to sign Krzysztof Piatek which could push to Higuain's exit.
Currently Higuain is on loan deal at Milan and his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
The forward has scored 8 goals in 21 matches overall this season.