Chelsea transfer news: Higuain, Martial and Lewandowski on Blues’ hit list

PSG will battle with Chelsea to sign
Juventus and Argentina striker Higuain

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In recent years the Argentine ace has been linked to most of the
Premier League powerhouses, but he’s remained loyal to Juventus for
whom he’s scored more than 50 goals in two seasons.

But according to talkSPORT, PSG and the Blues are “exploring the
possibility of signing the Argentina international”. That’s because
rumours in the Italian press suggest that Juventus have decided
that the time has come to cash in on the South American
sharpshooter now that’s he turned 30. It’s believed that the
Italian champions would want around £50m for Higuain. 

Blues keen on Martial

Might that influence Chelsea’s courtship of Manchester United
frontman Anthony Martial? The Metro claims that the Blues are keen on
bringing the 22-year-old Frenchman to Stamford Bridge but he’s
reluctant to make a decision until Antonio Conte’s future is
resolved.

Metro says that issue “will be made in the next week” with
Chelsea expected to part company with their Italian
manager. 

Former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is in line to replace Conte
and apparently Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is “taking a hands-on
approach” to their summer signings (despite the fact he’s not
allowed in the country for the moment because of visa issues).

Top of his wishlist is Martial, who, according to the Daily Mail is “considering his future at Old
Trafford and has put off contract talks with the club over concerns
about his lack of playing time”. 

Although United would prefer to offload Martial overseas
it’s believed they would be prepared to sanction a move to Chelsea
if a suitably exorbitant transfer fee is tabled.

Chase is on for Lewandowski

Finally, the Daily Express confirms that Chelsea are “ready
to enter into the £80m chase for Bayern Munich striker Robert
Lewandowski”. 

The Polish striker said he wants a new challenge earlier
this week and according to the paper his agent, Pini Zahavi, is
well connected to Abramovich and that is likely to prove decisive
in a transfer tussle with other clubs.