Sarri signed his contract to take over at Stamford Bridge on Friday - with Stamford Bridge legend Gianfranco Zola arriving as his No 2 - after Antonio Conte’s sacking was finally announced.
Chelsea are ready to back Sarri’s new regime with a recruitment drive. Argentina striker Higuain, who earns about £240,000 a week in Turin, is among the top targets for former Napoli boss Sarri, who was at the Bridge on Friday night.
According to ozzyfire, Chelsea held talks with Juve but would like any deal to include a move in the other direction for record signing Alvaro Morata.
A swap deal involving Morata would cut back on the fee for Higuain, who is valued at £53m by the Italian champions.
Chelsea are happy for Morata to leave if they can recoup the bulk of the £65m paid to Real Madrid last summer.
Morata was pictured in Italy earlier this year with his representatives, holding talks with Juventus and AC Milan.
Juve, however, would prefer the cash after spending £100m on Cristiano Ronaldo from Real.
The Italians are also looking to offload other players considered by Chelsea including Daniele Rugani, left-back Alex Sandro, who has been talking to Paris Saint-Germain, and Claudio Marchisio.
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