sport news Chelsea are increasingly confident of signing Gonzalo Higuain

Chelsea are increasingly confident of signing Gonzalo Higuain as AC Milan loanee drops to bench for Supercoppa Italiana clash with Juventus Gonzalo Higuain has been named on AC Milan's bench for game against Juve Patrick Cutrone has taken his place in starting line-up due to Higuain's unrest Chelsea are scouring the market for a new striker as Alvaro Morata could leave 

By Anthony Hay for MailOnline

Published: 17:30 GMT, 16 January 2019 | Updated: 17:35 GMT, 16 January 2019

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Chelsea are confident they can sign Gonzalo Higuain this month as a move for the Argentine continues to gather pace. 

Higuain has been named on the bench for AC Milan's Supercoppa Italiana clash with rivals Juventus after previously missing team duties because of a 'virus'. 

Patrick Cutrone has taken Higuain's place in his absence with speculation over his future continuing as Chelsea ramp up their search for a new striker. 

Gonzalo Higuain has dropped down to the bench as he continues to push for a move away

Gonzalo Higuain has dropped down to the bench as he continues to push for a move away

Higuain will not start against parent side Juventus as Patrick Cutrone has taken his place

Higuain will not start against parent side Juventus as Patrick Cutrone has taken his place

With Alvaro Morata linked with a move back to Spain and

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