Jorginho’s agent tells Chelsea to get Gonzalo Higuain and timing is perfect
The forward equalled the Serie A goalscoring record with 36 goals in his final season under Maurizio Sarri
JORGINHO'S agent has urged Chelsea to sign his client's former team-mate Gonzalo Higuain as the Blues look to bolster their attacking threat.
The pair formed a brilliant relationship together for Napoli under Maurizio Sarri.
And Chelsea were reportedly weighing up a move for the Argentine in the summer but were put off by his hefty price tag.
The 31-year-oldfrom Juventus to make room for the incoming Cristiano Ronaldo.
Higuain was phenomenal in his last season in the Naples - netting a record equalling 36 goals under the current Blues boss.
His good form has continued this term with seven goals in his opening 13 appearances for the Rossoneri.
Jorginho's and Sarri's agent Joao Santos is hoping the pair will be reunited in the near future.
Speaking to radio station, he said: "I do not know about Higuain at Chelsea
"Obviously I am cheering for the Blues. His arrival would give the squad a big boost."
Higuain himself said last month that he
He said: "Sarri was the only one to want me at Chelsea.
"Everybody wanted me at AC Milan, while in London I was only wanted by the manager.
"AC Milan insisted to sign me, Elliott made a big effort for me and Leonardo, Paolo Maldini and Gennaro Gattuso know the club very well.
"I really appreciated their approach during the negotiation."
There is an option for AC Milan to buy Higuain on a permanent basis after his loan.
But Chelsea may look to pounce for the forward if and Olivier Giroud continue to be inconsistent for the west London side.
