More details are emerging on Chelsea’s deal with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain, although Milan are stalling until at least Tuesday.
The striker joined Milan on loan over the summer at a cost of €18m with option to buy for a further €36m.
They are set to interrupt that six months early and re-route him to Stamford Bridge, where he’d reunite with former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri.
According to Marca, Chelsea would take on the remaining €9m for a six-month loan and option to buy for €36m.
There are some differences, though, and his brother Nicolas Higuain flew in to Madrid on Friday, preparing to head out this weekend to London.
It’s reported Chelsea’s option to buy for €36m will become obligatory if certain conditions are met, combining both individual and team results.
For example, Chelsea would have to purchase Higuain if they finished in the top three of the Premier League and Pipita scored at least one goal.
Another version is that the Argentine finds the net at least 15 times in the Premier League.
A third option would see Chelsea win the Europa League with Higuain scoring five competitive goals.
It’s all going to have to wait, because Milan won’t let Higuain leave until they have secured his replacement.
Negotiations dragged on for hours on Friday and a basic deal has been done with Genoa for Krzysztof Piatek.
However, the final details won’t be worked out until Tuesday, as there are still discussions over how to spread the €35m plus bonuses payment.
Genoa must also agree personal terms with midfielder Alen Halilovic, who is part of the exchange.