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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 26, 2018 16:49 GMT

Juventus give the go-ahead for Higuain's Chelsea move

Higuain's future may lie in the Premier League

Earlier this week, several reports had emerged suggesting that AC Milan and Chelsea were preparing to engage in a swap deal which would see Higuain going to Chelsea and Morata heading the other way. However, as Higuain's currently on loan from Juve, AC Milan needed the Old Lady's consent to pull off the deal.

Now, as per Calcio Mercato, Juventus have given the go-ahead for the deal. This would mean that the Chelsea flop Morata could join Il Rossoneri as early as January.

With Juve giving the greenlight, it looks as though Sarri will reunite with Higuain. The duo enjoyed a fruitful spell together at Napoli when Higuain had his most prolific season

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