Gonzalo Higuain Chelsea transfer all but done, says Maurizio Sarri

"I know Higuain and his operator are consulting with the club at this time. I expectation, and I figure, we will finish the arrangement in the following couple of hours," Sarri said.

"This season he had a few inconveniences however I feel that is a piece of each player's profession, you have your down minutes. We trust we can recover him rapidly so he can pay us back with his objectives.

"It's extremely troublesome in January to discover a standout amongst the most essential strikers on the planet. So I think the club is working extremely well since it is difficult to get another striker."

Sarri is unmistakably anticipating connecting up with the Argentina universal again after a fruitful spell together in Italy."He is an exceptionally solid striker, particularly in my first season in Naples, he did great," Sarri said.

"He scored 36 objectives in 35 coordinates in Serie A. That season he scored 39 objectives so he did, great.

"Without a doubt he is a standout amongst the best strikers [I have worked with] in my career."When inquired as to whether Higuain has the character to prevail at Chelsea, Sarri answered: "He played four seasons for Real Madrid so I think he has the correct involvement to play here."

Higuain won't be accessible for the second leg of Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-last with Tottenham, as the move won't be finished in time.