Maurizio Sarri's Napoli had just secured two 5-0 victories in the space of three days in September 2015 when the boss was asked about Gonzalo Higuain.
'If he improves a few things he can cause chaos,' said Sarri, almost anticipating the sensational season that was to follow. 'He is at the centre of our world.
Higuain went on to score 36 goals in 35 games under Sarri, setting a new Serie Arecord that Cristiano Ronaldo will try to break this season.Higuain could be set for a reunion with his former coach at Chelsea.
Sarri will use the club's pre-season tour to take a closer look at Alvaro Morata but Higuain, who is available for around €60million (£53.6million), is on the radar.
There would be a risk involved. The Argentine is 30, turns 31 in December, comes with little resale value and would be playing in the Premier League for the first time.
Chelsea, though, are desperate to return to the Champions League after dropping out of the inner circle under Antonio Conte.
A seasoned striker can be the difference, and Higuain knows the Sarri system inside out.
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