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
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